jiàn​zhǔ

tyrant

  • created sense approved 僭主 · jiàn​zhǔ · tyrant

    僭主

    jiàn​zhǔ

    tyrant

    an absolute ruler in an ancient Greek city-state who attained power through unconstitutional means

    在古希腊的历史中,出现了许多著名的僭主。

    noun

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  • created sense approved 僭主 · jiàn​zhǔ · usurper

    僭主

    jiàn​zhǔ

    usurper

    a ruler who seizes a throne or supreme power illegally or by force without traditional legitimacy

    这位僭主篡夺了皇位,引起了臣民的不满。

    noun

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