despotic

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Pronunciation

/disˈpɒt.ɪk/ (UK)

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/disˈpɒt.ɪk/ (UK) · /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ (UK) · /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/ (UK) · /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ (US)

Definition of despotic

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adj

Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.

“This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.”

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adj

Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.

“This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.”
Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.

“The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.”

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From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikós) via French despotique, equivalent to despot + -ic.

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