despot — a ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdespɑːt/
Korean meaning: 절대 권력을 가지고 잔혹하고 억압적으로 지배하는 독재자
Korean pronunciation: **데**스팟
Example Sentences
- The office manager became a total despot, even controlling when employees could use the bathroom.
- My mom turns into a despot when it comes to cleaning the house before guests arrive.
- The history teacher explained how many despots throughout history justified their cruel actions.
despot
NOUN//ˈdespɑːt//
a ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way
A despot rules cruelly from his golden throne over trembling subjects
Despot rules from his pot throne with cruel power
The despot hoards his depot, ruling with a teapot!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek despotes, meaning 'master' or 'lord,' originally referring to a master of a household. The term evolved to describe an absolute ruler, particularly under Ottoman governance, before entering English with its current meaning of a tyrant.
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📝Examples
“The office manager became a total despot, even controlling when employees could use the bathroom.”
“My mom turns into a despot when it comes to cleaning the house before guests arrive.”
“The history teacher explained how many despots throughout history justified their cruel actions.”
“Even the class pet hamster seemed like a despot, hoarding all the food in his cage.”
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