tyrant
English → English
noun//ˈtaɪrənt//
(politics) Oppressive ruler: a cruel and oppressive ruler who has total power over a country
The ancient Greek city-states were often ruled by a tyrant who had seized power by force.
(English) The ancient Greek city-states were often ruled by a tyrant who had seized power by force.
He was a tyrant in the office, demanding that employees work twelve hours a day without extra pay.
(English) He was a tyrant in the office, demanding that employees work twelve hours a day without extra pay.
Entry ID: en:en:tyrant · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary