Diktats — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /dik-ˈtät/ dik·tat

Meaning & Definition of Diktats

Diktats (noun)

  1. a harsh settlement unilaterally imposed (as on a defeated nation)
  2. decree, order

Diktats (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "a democratic government has to be something wanted by that nation's citizens and not something created by a foreign power's diktat"

    similar: bulls, decrees, directives, edicts, fiats, rescripts, rulings, ukases
    related: calls, conclusions, decisions, deliverances, determinations, diagnoses, judgments, opinions, resolutions, verdicts, announcements, declarations, dicta, manifestos, proclamations, pronouncements, canons, encyclicals

Related Entry: Diktat (noun)

Diktat is a different word from Diktats. The synonyms below are for diktat, not for diktats.

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "a democratic government has to be something wanted by that nation's citizens and not something created by a foreign power's diktat"

    similar: bull, decree, directive, edict, fiat, rescript, ruling, ukase
    related: call, conclusion, decision, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment, opinion, resolution, verdict, announcement, declaration, dictum, manifesto, proclamation, pronouncement, canon, encyclical

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Diktats

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diktats:

bulls, decrees, directives, edicts, fiats, rescripts, rulings, ukases

Related Words for Diktats

calls, conclusions, decisions, deliverances, determinations, diagnoses, judgments, opinions, resolutions, verdicts, announcements, declarations, dicta, manifestos, proclamations, pronouncements, canons, encyclicals

Origin & Etymology of Diktats

borrowed from German Diktat "imposition, command," borrowed from Medieval Latin dictātum dictate:2

First known use: 1933

Frequently Asked Questions about Diktats

What does "Diktats" mean?

"Diktats" means a harsh settlement unilaterally imposed (as on a defeated nation). As a noun, it is defined as: a harsh settlement unilaterally imposed (as on a defeated nation).

What is another word for "Diktats"?

Other words for "Diktats" include bulls, decrees, directives, edicts, fiats, rescripts, rulings and ukases. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Diktats" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Diktats"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Diktats". Common alternatives include bulls, decrees, directives, edicts, fiats, rescripts, rulings and ukases.

How do you use "Diktats" in a sentence?

Examples of "Diktats" in a sentence: "a democratic government has to be something wanted by that nation's citizens and not something created by a foreign power's diktat".

Is "Diktats" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Diktats" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Diktats"?

"Diktats" is pronounced /dik-ˈtät/ and divided into syllables as dik·tat.

What is the origin of the word "Diktats"?

"Diktats" comes from borrowed from German Diktat "imposition, command," borrowed from Medieval Latin dictātum dictate:2. First known use: 1933.

What is another word for "Diktats" meaning "an order publicly issued by an authority"?

When "Diktats" (noun) means an order publicly issued by an authority, synonyms include bulls, decrees, directives, edicts, fiats and rescripts.