a military dictator, especially one ruling in latin america

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Definition of a military dictator, especially one ruling in latin america in English English dictionary

caudillo

For, despite all the debunking and cynicism in this generation, there still are, amazingly, trusting people around who need to believe in great helmsmen, dear leaders, fuhrers, presidents-for-life, generalissimos and charismatic caudillos. — Dallas Morning News, October 14, 1994.

Hyphenation

a mi·li·ta·ry dictator, es·pe·cial·ly one rul·ing in Lat·in A·me·ri·ca