- 1. n. A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign. Source: opted
- 2. n. One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant. Source: opted
- 3. n. a cruel and oppressive dictator Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign. Irresponsible power in human hands so naturally leads to it, that cruelty has become associated with despot and tyrant. C. J. Smith. 2. One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant. Source: webster
- 5. n:100 n a cruel and oppressive dictator Source: ecdict
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