δεσπότης

Greek (Cypriot)

/ðesˈpotis/

noun
Definitions
  • despot, tyrant ruler with absolute power
  • (religion) bishop
  • (religion) Lord term of address for God
  • (historical) despot title of a Byzantine regional ruler
  • master, ruler

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek δεσπότης (master, lord, owner, ruler).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δεσπότης

Gloss

master, lord, owner, ruler

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

主

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