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dictator vs dictatorship
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dictatornoun/ˈdɪk.teɪ.tər/ | Meaning a ruler who has complete power over a country and was not fairly elected | Goes with military dictator | Example The dictator ruled the country for thirty years and banned all opposition parties. |
| dictatorshipnoun/dɪkˈteɪ.tər.ʃɪp/ | Meaning a country or system of government where one person or group has complete power and is not elected freely | Goes with military dictatorship | Example The country lived under a military dictatorship for almost thirty years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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