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dictator meaning in Hindi

nounAsked 3× in SSC · latest SSC MTS 2024One Word Substitution · Synonyms
dictator noun

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

  1. 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 authority

    Answer & 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.

  2. 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 country

    Answer & 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.

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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.

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