Meaning: A ruler with total power, often obtained by force
Hindi: तानाशाह
Synonyms: autocrat, tyrant, despot
Antonyms: democrat, servant leader
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1 · SSC CGL 2019 T-2
dictator in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who rules with absolute power and authorityAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Dictator
Correct answer: Dictator
Explanation:
• A dictator is a person who rules with absolute power and authority, often without democratic consent.
• Ruler is a general term for someone in charge but does not necessarily imply absolute power.
• Senator is a member of a legislative body, not an absolute ruler.
• Sovereign refers to a supreme ruler, but can imply a monarch with legal authority and may not always be absolute.
Therefore, the best one-word substitute for a person who rules with absolute power and authority is Dictator. - SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A ruler with complete power over a countryAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) dictator
✅ Correct Answer: Option D (dictator)
Type: One-Word Substitution
A ruler with complete power over a country = dictator (तानाशाह).
Meanings
• democrat – supporter of democracy; traitor – a betrayer; aristocrat – a noble.
Examples
- “The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.”
dictator – questions
What is the meaning of dictator in Hindi?
dictator means “तानाशाह” in Hindi. In English: A ruler with total power, often obtained by force
What are the synonyms of dictator?
Synonyms of dictator: autocrat, tyrant, despot.
What is the opposite of dictator?
Antonyms of dictator: democrat, servant leader.
Has dictator been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dictator has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.