The phrase "former dictator" refers to a person who once had complete control and power over a country but no longer holds that position of authority. Full definition
In this thriller set loosely in contemporary Bolivia, cyberpunks become virtual terrorists as they try and incent revolution against a democratically - elected former dictator. (bookbrowse.com)
Albania's former dictator Enver Hoxha and acclaimed writer Ismail Kadare both left their mark on their hometown, one of the most interesting cities in the country. (rearviewmirror.tv)
There are some who have expressed this sentiment, but the vast majority of Egyptians seem to care less about the former dictator's health and more about the need for justice to be seen to be done. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)