Greek1203
δεσπότης
despotēs
Basic Gloss
despotēs is a Greek word meaning "an absolute ruler ("despot")", encompassing ideas like Lord, master.
an absolute ruler ("despot")
The Greek word despotēs means "an absolute ruler ("despot")," encompassing related ideas including Lord, master.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
Word DNA
Origin
This word acts as a root form.
Meaning Layers
This word carries distinct senses across different contexts.
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