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Usurpator: meaning, definitions and examples

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usurpator

 

[ juːˈsɜːrpətər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in politics

A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

Synonyms

impostor, pretender, usurper

Examples of usage

  • The usurpator seized control of the government through a military coup.
  • The nation was in turmoil after the usurpator overthrew the legitimate ruler.
Context #2 | Noun

in history

A ruler who takes power in an illegal or unorthodox way, often by deposing the previous ruler.

Synonyms

impostor, pretender, usurper

Examples of usage

  • The usurpator claimed the throne after the death of the king.
  • Historians debate the legitimacy of the usurpator's rule.

Translations

Translations of the word "usurpator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 usurpador

🇮🇳 हड़पने वाला

🇩🇪 Usurpator

🇮🇩 perebut kekuasaan

🇺🇦 узурпатор

🇵🇱 uzurpator

🇯🇵 簒奪者 (さんだつしゃ)

🇫🇷 usurpateur

🇪🇸 usurpador

🇹🇷 gasıp

🇰🇷 찬탈자 (chantalja)

🇸🇦 مغتصب (مغتصبة)

🇨🇿 uzurpátor

🇸🇰 uzurpátor

🇨🇳 篡位者 (cuàn wèi zhě)

🇸🇮 uzurpator

🇮🇸 ráðamaður

🇰🇿 басып алушы

🇬🇪 უზურპატორი

🇦🇿 qəsbkar

🇲🇽 usurpador

Etymology

The word 'usurpator' originates from the Latin word 'usurpator', which means 'usurper' or 'usurper'. In ancient Rome, a usurpator was someone who wrongfully seized power, often through force or deception. The term has been used throughout history to describe individuals who take control of a position or authority in an illegitimate or unlawful manner.

See also: usurp, usurpation, usurper, usurping, usurpist.