Tyrant: meaning, definitions and examples

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tyrant

 

[ หˆtaษชrษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ruler

A cruel and oppressive ruler who exercises absolute power and authority over a country or group of people.

Synonyms

autocrat, despot, dictator, oppressor

Examples of usage

  • The tyrant ruled with an iron fist, suppressing any dissent among the citizens.
  • The people revolted against the tyrant, seeking freedom from his tyranny.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person who behaves in a cruel and oppressive way.

Synonyms

authoritarian, bully, domineering, martinet

Examples of usage

  • He was a tyrant in the office, constantly belittling his subordinates.
  • She's a kitchen tyrant, always dictating how things should be done.

Translations

Translations of the word "tyrant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tirano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคจเคพเคถเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tyrann

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั€ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tyran

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆšดๅ› (ใผใ†ใใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tyran

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tirano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zalim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๊ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงุบูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tyran

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tyran

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆšดๅ› (bร ojลซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐstjรณri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั€ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรผlmkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tirano

Etymology

The word 'tyrant' originated from the Greek word 'tyrannos', meaning an absolute ruler. In ancient times, tyrants were often despotic rulers who seized power by force and oppressed their subjects. The concept of tyranny has been a recurring theme in history, with tyrants such as Nero, Caligula, and Stalin becoming notorious for their ruthless rule. Over time, the term 'tyrant' has evolved to describe not only political leaders but also individuals who exert control and dominance in various social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,956, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.