man on horseback

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noun

a military leader who presents himself as the savior of the country during a period of crisis and either assumes or threatens to assume dictatorial powers.
any dictator.

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Words related to man on horseback

autocrat, tyrant, despot, adviser, tycoon, authoritarian, disciplinarian, fascist, totalitarian, commander, mogul, chief, oppressor, magnate, boss, leader, ringleader, usurper, absolutist, oligarch