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despot in French

despot in French is despote — despot means a ruler who holds total power and often uses it cruelly or unfairly; a tyrant.

despot in French

despote
noun
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

What does "despot" mean?

  1. noun A ruler who holds total power and often uses it cruelly or unfairly; a tyrant.
    "The country suffered for decades under a brutal despot."
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despot in a sentence

  • The country suffered for decades under a brutal despot.
  • History remembers him as a paranoid despot who trusted no one.

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What is "despot" in French?

"despot" in French is despote. despot means: A ruler who holds total power and often uses it cruelly or unfairly; a tyrant.

How do you use "despot" in a sentence?

Example: "The country suffered for decades under a brutal despot." In French, "despot" is despote.

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