What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wife maybe has role — loveless dictator (7)" mean?

The definition is "Wife maybe". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PART (synonym="role") + NER (synonym="NER") = PARTNER; definition: "Wife maybe" The answer is PARTNER.

Wife maybe has role — loveless dictator (7)

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