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[せん(僭)·しゅ(主)]
senshu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 僭主

noun
  1. usurper; tyrant
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Definition and Synonyms for 僭主

Usurper one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
Synonyms: 僭主

Meanings for each kanji in 僭主

» boastfully usurp
» lord; chief; master; main thing; principal

Categories 僭主 is a member of

Wrongdoer a person who transgresses moral or civil law
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Sample Sentences for 僭主

In 508BC, the ruler of Athens, Cleisthenes established ostracism to prevent the appearance of a tyrant.
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