despotic
英[dɪ'spɒtɪk]
美[dɪ'spɑtɪk]
英英释意
- 1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
- 2. ruled by or characteristic of a despot;
- "moved from a feudal to a despotic order"
- "his administration was arrogant and despotic"
- 3. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty;
- "an authoritarian regime"
- "autocratic government"
- "despotic rulers"
- "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"
- "a tyrannical government"