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
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
What does "despot" mean?
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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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