This is the 4099th most frequent Catalan word.
dictador
A dictator.
The word 'dictador' is used here as a noun to describe a ruler with absolute authority, typically one who exercises it oppressively.
El dictador va imposar unes lleis severes durant el seu mandat.
The dictator imposed severe laws during his rule.
In this sentence, 'dictadors' is used as a plural noun to refer collectively to leaders with authoritarian control throughout history.
Històricament, diversos dictadors han provocat grans canvis polítics a les seves nacions.
Historically, several dictators have caused great political changes in their nations.
Here, 'dictador' is used metaphorically to describe someone behaving in a domineering or authoritative manner, likened to a dictator.