Despot

Definition of Despot

1. A cruel and oppressive dictator Noun

Synonyms for word "despot"

autocrat
tyrant

Semanticaly linked words with "despot"

czar
dictator
potentate

Hyponims for word "despot"

dictator
potentate

Lexical Analysis for "despot"

despotic
Adjective
derivation
1
1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
despotical
Adjective
derivation
1
1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
despotic
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
2. ruled by or characteristic of a despot

Etymology for despot

etymology despotate
etymology despotize
etymologically related despotate
etymologically related despotic
etymologically related despotism
etymological origin of despota [Latin]
is derived from despotate
is derived from despotism
is derived from despots

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