Definition of despot in English:

despot

noun ˈdɛspɒtˈdɛspət

A ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.
暴君；霸头；恶霸
Example sentencesExamples
- However, I found his list of despots interesting in that there were a couple of notable absences who, by my reckoning, have more deaths on their hands than any of the ones he mentioned.
- For the past two decades he has made something of a name for himself dealing with many of the world's most notorious dictators and despots.
- I wonder to myself if the delusions of world leaders, tyrants, despots and even elected officials work the same way.
- And this makes the world's despots breathe a little easier.
- Here's a case where a POW was likely murdered, yet they are the same ones insisting that we leave the despot in power.
- Also, the war generation lived through times when politicians and generals, dictators and despots, managed to squander untold millions of young lives.
- Most threw out despots after years of growing prosperity, learning and interaction with the world through trade, travel and media.
- Most of the tyrants, despots, and dictators are sincerely convinced that their rule is beneficial for the people, that theirs is government for the people.
- The Party's charter called for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government, and its officials took orders from Soviet despots.
- History should have taught us that despots, nuclear powers, rogue states et al do not attack strong adversaries; they prey on the weak.
- After all, the 20th century was a time when the world sang the praises of despots and despotism.
- Like anyone else fleeing tyranny, many Muslims came to this country to escape the dictates of despots religious or otherwise.
- Thirty years of rule by benevolent despots who promote economic growth and development - even if it made sense - is simply not an option here.
- I believe aid to sub-Saharan Africa comes mainly from poor Europeans and ends up in the pockets - or Swiss bank accounts - of rich African despots.
- When people are hungry and afraid and desperate, that doesn't happen, and they put despots in to take care of everything.
- What we don't want is Third World despots harming our economic interests abroad or murdering our citizens at home.
- Of course the world shares the responsibility to rid itself of despots - and to avoid creating them in the first place.
- They have been consistent in their demands for firm international action to force the despot from power.
- And then there's an opportunistic foreign policy that equates despots with democrats and which has baffled the most seasoned of diplomats.
- Often I distrust figures for the numbers of victims of colonialism because the same sources downplay or ignore the victims of African or Asian despots, or of socialism.
Synonyms
tyrant, dictator, absolute ruler, totalitarian, authoritarian, autocrat, oppressor, autarch, monocrat

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French despote, via medieval Latin from Greek despotēs 'master, absolute ruler'. Originally (after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople) the term denoted a minor Christian ruler under the Turkish empire. The current sense dates from the late 18th century.

This comes, via French and medieval Latin, from Greek despotēs ‘master, lord, absolute ruler’ (in modern Greek used for a bishop). Originally, after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople, the term denoted a petty Christian ruler under the Turkish empire. The current sense dates from the late 18th century.

Definition of despot in US English:

despot

nounˈdespətˈdɛspət

A ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.
暴君；霸头；恶霸
Example sentencesExamples
- Also, the war generation lived through times when politicians and generals, dictators and despots, managed to squander untold millions of young lives.
- They have been consistent in their demands for firm international action to force the despot from power.
- I believe aid to sub-Saharan Africa comes mainly from poor Europeans and ends up in the pockets - or Swiss bank accounts - of rich African despots.
- Most of the tyrants, despots, and dictators are sincerely convinced that their rule is beneficial for the people, that theirs is government for the people.
- Often I distrust figures for the numbers of victims of colonialism because the same sources downplay or ignore the victims of African or Asian despots, or of socialism.
- Thirty years of rule by benevolent despots who promote economic growth and development - even if it made sense - is simply not an option here.
- And this makes the world's despots breathe a little easier.
- When people are hungry and afraid and desperate, that doesn't happen, and they put despots in to take care of everything.
- After all, the 20th century was a time when the world sang the praises of despots and despotism.
- For the past two decades he has made something of a name for himself dealing with many of the world's most notorious dictators and despots.
- Of course the world shares the responsibility to rid itself of despots - and to avoid creating them in the first place.
- And then there's an opportunistic foreign policy that equates despots with democrats and which has baffled the most seasoned of diplomats.
- The Party's charter called for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government, and its officials took orders from Soviet despots.
- Like anyone else fleeing tyranny, many Muslims came to this country to escape the dictates of despots religious or otherwise.
- Most threw out despots after years of growing prosperity, learning and interaction with the world through trade, travel and media.
- Here's a case where a POW was likely murdered, yet they are the same ones insisting that we leave the despot in power.
- What we don't want is Third World despots harming our economic interests abroad or murdering our citizens at home.
- I wonder to myself if the delusions of world leaders, tyrants, despots and even elected officials work the same way.
- However, I found his list of despots interesting in that there were a couple of notable absences who, by my reckoning, have more deaths on their hands than any of the ones he mentioned.
- History should have taught us that despots, nuclear powers, rogue states et al do not attack strong adversaries; they prey on the weak.
Synonyms
tyrant, dictator, absolute ruler, totalitarian, authoritarian, autocrat, oppressor, autarch, monocrat

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French despote, via medieval Latin from Greek despotēs ‘master, absolute ruler’. Originally (after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople) the term denoted a minor Christian ruler under the Turkish empire. The current sense dates from the late 18th century.

词汇	despot
释义	Definition of despot in English: despot noun ˈdɛspɒtˈdɛspət A ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way. 暴君；霸头；恶霸 Example sentencesExamples However, I found his list of despots interesting in that there were a couple of notable absences who, by my reckoning, have more deaths on their hands than any of the ones he mentioned. For the past two decades he has made something of a name for himself dealing with many of the world's most notorious dictators and despots. I wonder to myself if the delusions of world leaders, tyrants, despots and even elected officials work the same way. And this makes the world's despots breathe a little easier. Here's a case where a POW was likely murdered, yet they are the same ones insisting that we leave the despot in power. Also, the war generation lived through times when politicians and generals, dictators and despots, managed to squander untold millions of young lives. Most threw out despots after years of growing prosperity, learning and interaction with the world through trade, travel and media. Most of the tyrants, despots, and dictators are sincerely convinced that their rule is beneficial for the people, that theirs is government for the people. The Party's charter called for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government, and its officials took orders from Soviet despots. History should have taught us that despots, nuclear powers, rogue states et al do not attack strong adversaries; they prey on the weak. After all, the 20th century was a time when the world sang the praises of despots and despotism. Like anyone else fleeing tyranny, many Muslims came to this country to escape the dictates of despots religious or otherwise. Thirty years of rule by benevolent despots who promote economic growth and development - even if it made sense - is simply not an option here. I believe aid to sub-Saharan Africa comes mainly from poor Europeans and ends up in the pockets - or Swiss bank accounts - of rich African despots. When people are hungry and afraid and desperate, that doesn't happen, and they put despots in to take care of everything. What we don't want is Third World despots harming our economic interests abroad or murdering our citizens at home. Of course the world shares the responsibility to rid itself of despots - and to avoid creating them in the first place. They have been consistent in their demands for firm international action to force the despot from power. And then there's an opportunistic foreign policy that equates despots with democrats and which has baffled the most seasoned of diplomats. Often I distrust figures for the numbers of victims of colonialism because the same sources downplay or ignore the victims of African or Asian despots, or of socialism. Synonyms tyrant, dictator, absolute ruler, totalitarian, authoritarian, autocrat, oppressor, autarch, monocrat Origin Mid 16th century: from French despote, via medieval Latin from Greek despotēs 'master, absolute ruler'. Originally (after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople) the term denoted a minor Christian ruler under the Turkish empire. The current sense dates from the late 18th century. This comes, via French and medieval Latin, from Greek despotēs ‘master, lord, absolute ruler’ (in modern Greek used for a bishop). Originally, after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople, the term denoted a petty Christian ruler under the Turkish empire. The current sense dates from the late 18th century. Definition of despot in US English: despot nounˈdespətˈdɛspət A ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way. 暴君；霸头；恶霸 Example sentencesExamples Also, the war generation lived through times when politicians and generals, dictators and despots, managed to squander untold millions of young lives. They have been consistent in their demands for firm international action to force the despot from power. I believe aid to sub-Saharan Africa comes mainly from poor Europeans and ends up in the pockets - or Swiss bank accounts - of rich African despots. Most of the tyrants, despots, and dictators are sincerely convinced that their rule is beneficial for the people, that theirs is government for the people. Often I distrust figures for the numbers of victims of colonialism because the same sources downplay or ignore the victims of African or Asian despots, or of socialism. Thirty years of rule by benevolent despots who promote economic growth and development - even if it made sense - is simply not an option here. And this makes the world's despots breathe a little easier. When people are hungry and afraid and desperate, that doesn't happen, and they put despots in to take care of everything. After all, the 20th century was a time when the world sang the praises of despots and despotism. For the past two decades he has made something of a name for himself dealing with many of the world's most notorious dictators and despots. Of course the world shares the responsibility to rid itself of despots - and to avoid creating them in the first place. And then there's an opportunistic foreign policy that equates despots with democrats and which has baffled the most seasoned of diplomats. The Party's charter called for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government, and its officials took orders from Soviet despots. Like anyone else fleeing tyranny, many Muslims came to this country to escape the dictates of despots religious or otherwise. Most threw out despots after years of growing prosperity, learning and interaction with the world through trade, travel and media. Here's a case where a POW was likely murdered, yet they are the same ones insisting that we leave the despot in power. What we don't want is Third World despots harming our economic interests abroad or murdering our citizens at home. I wonder to myself if the delusions of world leaders, tyrants, despots and even elected officials work the same way. However, I found his list of despots interesting in that there were a couple of notable absences who, by my reckoning, have more deaths on their hands than any of the ones he mentioned. History should have taught us that despots, nuclear powers, rogue states et al do not attack strong adversaries; they prey on the weak. Synonyms tyrant, dictator, absolute ruler, totalitarian, authoritarian, autocrat, oppressor, autarch, monocrat Origin Mid 16th century: from French despote, via medieval Latin from Greek despotēs ‘master, absolute ruler’. Originally (after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople) the term denoted a minor Christian ruler under the Turkish empire. The current sense dates from the late 18th century.
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