Dutch

Noun

dwingeland m ‎(plural dwingelanden, diminutive dwingelandje n)

1. tyrant, despotic ruler who enforces his will upon the state
2. (metaphorically) dictatorial person, who is bossy and coerces others to obedient compliance

Synonyms

• despoot
• dictator
• tyran

References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]