What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rome is transformed with introduction of a dictator? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rome". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ROME (synonym="ROME") + PER (synonym="a – as in prices") = EMPEROR The answer is EMPEROR.

Rome is transformed with introduction of a dictator? (7)

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