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    Despotique (en. Despotic)

    /dɛspɔtik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by absolute and arbitrary power.
    He established a despotic regime that allowed no room for dissent.
    Il a instauré un régime despotique qui ne laissait aucune place à la dissent.
    Referring to a government or authority that exercises oppressive power.
    The people suffered for a long time under a despotic regime.
    Le peuple a longtemps souffert sous un régime despotique.
    Refers to a tyrannical or authoritarian behavior.
    His management methods at work are often regarded as despotic.
    Ses méthodes de gestion au travail sont souvent considérées comme despotique.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'despotes', meaning master, tyrant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Despotic reign
    A period during which a despot exercises tyrannical power.
    règne despotique
    Despotic power
    Power exercised in an authoritarian and unlimited manner.
    pouvoir despotique

    Related Words

    Despotism
    A political system where a despot holds absolute power.
    despotisme
    Despot
    A person who exercises tyrannical power.
    despote

    Slang Meanings

    A power that crushes individual freedoms.
    This government is so despotic that no one dares to speak.
    Ce gouvernement est tellement despotique que personne n'ose parler.
    An authoritarian attitude in relationships.
    Her way of leading is so despotic that it makes the team unhappy.
    Sa manière de diriger est tellement despotique qu'elle rend l'équipe malheureuse.