CEFR C1

despot

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The country had been under the rule of a cruel despot for decades.
Many historians view the emperor as a benevolent ruler, not a despot.

Synonyms: tyrant, dictator, oppressor, autocrat

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despot (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛspɒt/

Definition

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

Examples

The country had been under the rule of a cruel despot for decades.
Many historians view the emperor as a benevolent ruler, not a despot.
The revolution aimed to overthrow the despot and establish a democracy.

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