Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tirano
noun
/tiˈɾano/
Definition
A tyrant; a ruler who wields absolute power and often uses it oppressively.
Examples
- The country suffered under the rule of a tirano who silenced all dissent.
- In literature, the tirano is often portrayed as a villain who seeks to control every aspect of life.
Meaning
The term ‘tirano’ refers to a person who exercises power in a cruel or oppressive way, usually in a political context.
Synonyms
- despot
- dictator
- oppressor
- autocrat