Dictatrix
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dictatrix is a noun meaning A female dictator.
Meaning
A female dictator.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A dictatorial entity personified as female; that which dictates.
Example Sentences
My part was Miralda Sumac, a murderous dictatrix who comes to a bad end.
the Church of Rome which is the great dictatrix of dogmaticall resolutions, and the declarer of Heresy
There is a young lady who is dictatrix—social dictatrix of Countsville. They run wherever she leads them.
Our principal domestic, in dignity and station, was Mrs Primmins, who was waiting gentlewoman, housekeeper, and tyrannical dictatrix of the whole establishment.
Word Forms
- dictatrices
Synonyms for dictatrix
Depending on context, synonyms include dictatress.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include majestrix, dominator, imperatrix, conqueress, queenmaker, empress.
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