tyrant

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 External links

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French tyrant (French tyran) < Latin tyrannus < Ancient Greek τύραννος (turannos), “‘lord, master, sovereign, tyrrant’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtaɪɹənt/

[edit] Noun

tyrant (plural tyrants)

1. An absolute ruler who governs without restriction.
2. A harsh and cruel ruler.
3. An oppressive, cruel and harsh person.

[edit] Synonyms

• autocrat
• dictator
• despot
• martinet

[edit] Related terms

• tyrannical
• tyranny

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[edit] External links

• tyrant in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• tyrant in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• tyrant at OneLook® Dictionary Search