Despot vs. Fascist

Despot vs. Fascist — Is There a Difference?
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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.

I have a fascist boss.
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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