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despot in Russian

despot in Russian is де́спот, деспот — despot means a ruler who holds total power and often uses it cruelly or unfairly; a tyrant.

despot in Russian

де́спот
noun
Pronounced: despot
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
деспот
noun
Pronounced: despot
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 Russian?

"despot" in Russian is де́спот, деспот. despot means: A ruler who holds total power and often uses it cruelly or unfairly; a tyrant.

How do you pronounce де́спот?

"despot" in Russian is де́спот, pronounced "despot".

How do you use "despot" in a sentence?

Example: "The country suffered for decades under a brutal despot." In Russian, "despot" is де́спот, деспот.

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "despot": де́спот, деспот.

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