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despot
ˈdespɒt
noun
despota
Also
tyran(m)autokrata(m)
Definition
A ruler who holds absolute power, often exercising it in a cruel or oppressive way.
Examples
The country was ruled by a ruthless despot for decades.
Kraj był rządzony przez bezwzględnego despotę przez dziesięciolecia.
He was a despot in the workplace, demanding absolute obedience.
Był despotą w miejscu pracy, wymagającym absolutnego posłuszeństwa.
Collocations
ruthless despotcruel despotbenevolent despot
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