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Meaning of tyrants
A tyrant is a ruler who has complete power and uses it to oppress or exploit their subjects.
Etymology of tyrants
The word "tyrants" originates from the Greek word "tyrannos", meaning monarch or ruler, which was later adopted into Latin as "tyrannus"
Historically, the term "tyrant" was used to describe a ruler who had seized power unconstitutionally or used it for personal gain, often in an oppressive manner
Synonyms
despots
dictators
autocrats
oppressors
rulers
monarchs
sovereigns
overlords
masters
commanders
chiefs
leaders
governors
administrators
bureaucrats
authoritarians
totalitarians
fascists
communists
absolutists
imperialists
expansionists
aggressors
bullies
tormentors
persecutors
harassers
Definitions
- A ruler who uses their power cruelly or unjustly
- * A person who uses their power or authority to dominate or oppress others
Usage Examples
- The country was ruled by tyrants for decades, resulting in widespread poverty and human rights abuses
- * The dictator was accused of being a tyrant, using his power to silence opposition and maintain control
Antonyms
democrats
libertarians
humanitarians
altruists
philanthropists
benefactors
patrons
champions
advocates
supporters
defenders
protectors
liberators
emancipators
reformers
humanists
egalitarians
pluralists
federalists
constitutionalists
parliamentarians