While that's true, it is possible that an an elected government transforms the country into a dictatorship, e.g. by undermining the other branches of government, seeking control over the judiciary, press; changing the constitution to give themselves additional powers, etc.

That's happening in a lot of countries and from what I know (not in Turkey), it's also something that Erdogan did.

> If he can be voted out then by definition that is not a dictatorship.

Correct, except for the fact that he hasn't handed the reins over yet.

I'll agree with you if he actually hands the power over peacefully, most certainly not a given if you consider some of his exactions in the past 5 years.

I don't think that's accurate. Perhaps it's practically true, but I don't think that's an inherent property of dictatorships. Certainly the original dictatorship was an elected, time-limited office.

Well, maybe definition of dictatorship is wider than we think. There is a one-man regime in Turkey currently and he can just do whatever he pleases thanks to the regime he created. Turkish public opinion calls it a dictatorship.

As a theoretical yes but practice... basic example; Türkiye citizenship couldn't access to news about earthquake. Also meantime blocked biggest social platform at Türkiye. etc. etc.

He certainly tried to become a dictator.