DESPOT


Meaning of DESPOT in English

[ 'dɛspɒt ]

■ noun a ruler who exercises absolute power, especially in a cruel or oppressive way.

Derivatives

~ic adjective

~ically adverb

~ism noun

Origin

C16: from Fr. ~e , via med. L. from Gk ~ēs 'master, absolute ruler'.

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