Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Dictatorship /dĭk-tāt'-ẽrsh-ĭpˌ/ · Dic·ta·tor·ship · IPA /ˈdɪktæɪtəʃɪp/ 01 n. The office, or the term of office, of a dictator; hence, absolute power. 1. The office, or the term of office, of a dictator; hence, absolute power.