despotic
Pronunciation: /disˈpɒt.ɪk/
The English word “despotic” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
- Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikós) via French despotique, equivalent to despot + -ic.
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