DESPOT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a cruel and oppressive dictator
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "despot" comes from Ancient Greek δεσπότης. It started in Medieval Latin despota. Then it appeared in Old French despote, which was borrowed from Middle French despote. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Sanskrit: दम्पति
🧩 Fun Fact
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