Despot vs. Fascist

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Difference Between Despot and Fascist
Despotnoun
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
Fascistadjective
Of or relating to fascism.
Despotnoun
(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)
Fascistadjective
Supporting the principles of fascism.
Despotnoun
a cruel and oppressive dictator
Fascistadjective
(informal) Unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict.
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Fascistnoun
A member of a political party or other organization that advocates fascist principles.
Fascistnoun
A proponent of fascism.
Fascistnoun
an adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views
Fascistadjective
relating to or characteristic of fascism;
fascist propaganda