Despot vs. Fascist: What's the Difference?

A ruler with absolute power.

Often Fascist An advocate or adherent of fascism.

A person who wields power oppressively; a tyrant.

A reactionary or dictatorial person.

A Byzantine emperor or prince.

Often Fascist Of, advocating, or practicing fascism.

An Eastern Orthodox bishop or patriarch.

Fascist Of or relating to the regime of the Fascisti.

A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

Of or relating to fascism.

(historical) A title awarded to senior members of the imperial family in the late Byzantine Empire, and claimed by various independent or semi-autonomous rulers in the Balkans (12th to 15th centuries)

Supporting the principles of fascism.

A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.

(informal) Unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict.

One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant.

A member of a political party or other organization that advocates fascist principles.

A cruel and oppressive dictator

A proponent of fascism, frequently as an accusation towards any opponent of any political viewpoint whatsoever.

An adherent of fascism or similar right-wing authoritarian views.

Of or pertaining to fascism; resembling fascism; as, fascist propaganda.

An adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views

Relating to or characteristic of fascism;