despote

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Ancient Greek δεσπότης (despótēs).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /dɛs.pɔt/
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Noun[edit]

despote m or f by sense (plural despotes)

  1. despot
  2. tyrant

Related terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Dutch: despoot

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