despotic

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
  2. adjective ruled by or characteristic of a despot
  3. adjective characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikós) via French despotique, equivalent to despot + -ic.

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Synonyms

despotical

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