Meaning Of The Word Despot

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What's The Definition Of Despot?

despot
countable noun: A despot is a ruler or other person who has a lot of power and who uses it unfairly or cruelly.

despot in American English
a title meaning “ master,” applied to certain classes of rulers, as Byzantine emperors or bishops of the Greek church
noun: a king or other ruler with absolute, unlimited power; autocrat

despot in British English
noun: an absolute or tyrannical ruler; autocrat or tyrant

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