tyrant
nounmasculine/tiˈɾɐnu/medium
ti·ra·no
Definition
A ruler who exercises power in an absolute, cruel, and oppressive manner.
The tyrant ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing any opposition.
Throughout history, many tyrants have been overthrown by popular uprisings.
Common collocations
cruel tyrantrule of a tyrantoverthrow a tyranttyrannical regime
Etymology
Do latim 'tyrannus', do grego 'tyrannos' (soberano absoluto).