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DESPOTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Example:
a tyrannical government
Synonyms:
authoritarian; autocratic; despotic; dictatorial; tyrannic; tyrannical
Classified under:
Similar:
undemocratic (not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals)
Derivation:
despot (a cruel and oppressive dictator)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Ruled by or characteristic of a despot
Example:
his administration was arrogant and despotic
Classified under:
Similar:
undemocratic (not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals)
Derivation:
despot (a cruel and oppressive dictator)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
Synonyms:
despotic; despotical
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
despot (a cruel and oppressive dictator)
Derivation:
despot (a cruel and oppressive dictator)
