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despot Definition and Meaning in English (despot definition)

noun
Synonyms:tyrantdictatorautocrat
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Despot definition: A despot is a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.

Definitions of Despot

  1. 1noun

    A despot is a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.

Example Sentences

formal

“The country suffered under the rule of a cruel despot for decades.”

formal

“He was known as a despot who tolerated no dissent.”

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noundespotism
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Despot definition: A despot is a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.
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