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Despot Definition & Meaning

despot
noun
  1. a cruel and oppressive dictator

"Despot" in song lyrics

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  • "home despot"
    AOL — AOL
  • "office despot"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is a despot"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does despot mean?
a cruel and oppressive dictator
What part of speech is despot?
Despot is a noun.

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