What is "despot" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 01-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does despot mean in English? Meaning of despot definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "despot" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "despot": a cruel and oppressive dictator

Noun

  • Meaning: a cruel and oppressive dictator
  • Synonyms: autocrat despot tyrant
  • Hyponyms: czar
  • Hypernyms: dictator potentate
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɛs.pɒt/, /ˈdɛz.pɒt/

    Hyphenation: des‧pot

    Synonyms:

    oppressor, autocrat, tyrant, Hitler, monocrat, slavedriver,

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    despot in English: despot
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