tyrant

The definition of a tyrant is a cruel ruler or authority figure.

(noun)

An example of a tyrant was Joseph Stalin.

See tyrant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an absolute ruler; specif., in ancient Greece, etc., one who seized sovereignty illegally; usurper
a cruel, oppressive ruler; despot
any person who exercises authority in an oppressive manner; cruel master
a tyrannical influence

Origin: ME tirant < OFr tiran, tirant (with -t after ending -ant of prp.) < L tyrannus < Gr tyrannos

See tyrant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , alteration of tyran

Origin: , from Latin tyrannus

Origin: , from Greek turannos

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