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noun 
  1. An absolute ruler who governs without restriction.
  2. A harsh and cruel ruler.
  3. An oppressive and harsh person.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: tiran
    &French: tyran
  • French: tyran
  • German: Tyrann
    (trans-mid)
Etymology: From Old French, tyrant (French tyran), from tyrannus, from Ancient Greek (polytonic, ).


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