Antidespotic: meaning, definitions and examples

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antidespotic

 

[ ˌæntiˈdɛspɒtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

political

Opposed to or preventing the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel or oppressive way.

Synonyms

anti-authoritarian, anti-dictatorial, anti-tyrannical

Examples of usage

  • His antidespotic beliefs led him to fight against the tyrannical regime.
  • She was praised for her antidespotic actions in protecting the rights of the citizens.
  • The antidespotic movement gained momentum among the oppressed population.
  • Many countries have adopted antidespotic measures to safeguard democracy.
  • The antidespotic nature of the new law was intended to limit governmental abuse of power.

Translations

Translations of the word "antidespotic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antidespótico

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधिक

🇩🇪 antidespotisch

🇮🇩 antidespotik

🇺🇦 антидеспотичний

🇵🇱 antydespotyczny

🇯🇵 反専制的 (はんせんせいてき, han-senseiteki)

🇫🇷 antidespotique

🇪🇸 antidespótico

🇹🇷 antidespotik

🇰🇷 반독재적 (반독재적인, ban-dokjaejeok)

🇸🇦 مناهض للاستبداد

🇨🇿 antidespotický

🇸🇰 antidespotický

🇨🇳 反专制 (fǎn zhuānzhì)

🇸🇮 antidespotski

🇮🇸 andstæðingur einræðis

🇰🇿 антидеспоттық

🇬🇪 ანტიდესპოტური

🇦🇿 antidespotik

🇲🇽 antidespótico

Word origin

The term 'antidespotic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' or 'opposite' and the word 'despotic' which refers to absolute rule or control by a tyrant or dictator. The concept of opposing despotic power has been a key theme throughout history, particularly in movements for democracy, human rights, and freedom. The use of 'antidespotic' reflects a commitment to challenging oppressive authority and promoting principles of justice and equality.