despotist

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noun

A supporter of despotism, or a despotic ruler.

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Meanings

noundespotist (plural despotists)

plural despotists

  1. A supporter of despotism, or a despotic ruler.

Origin

From despot + -ist.

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Cite this entry
APA

despotist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despotist

MLA

“despotist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despotist. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “despotist,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despotist.

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