der Despot

C1

tyrant

English meaning
tyrant
Gender
der — masculine

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Despot in a sentence

Er ist ein echter Despot in seiner Familie.

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Questions about Despot

Is it der, die or das Despot?

It is der Despot — Despot is masculine.

What does Despot mean in English?

der Despot means "tyrant". For example: "Er ist ein echter Despot in seiner Familie."

What level is Despot in German?

Despot is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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