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Despot — meaning in English

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English meaning

despot noun A ruler who holds total power and often uses it cruelly or unfairly; a tyrant.
strongman noun A person, especially a performer, known for feats of physical strength.

Senses

Despot is used for these senses in English:

despot A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
strongman A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.

strongman — full definition

noun A person, especially a performer, known for feats of physical strength.
noun A ruler or leader who governs with force and little regard for democratic process.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Despotin Kraftmensch Muskelmann Diktator Gewaltherrscher Machthaber Tyrann starker Mann