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despot in German

despot in German is Despot, Despotin — despot means a ruler who holds total power and often uses it cruelly or unfairly; a tyrant.

despot in German

Despot
noun
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
Despotin
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 German?

"despot" in German is Despot, Despotin. 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 German, "despot" is Despot, Despotin.

Are there other ways to say "despot" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "despot": Despot, Despotin.

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