Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arrogator
noun
[ˈarəˌɡāˌtər]
Definition
A person who claims or takes something for themselves, often without the right to do so.
Examples
- As an arrogator of power, he made decisions that affected the whole community without consulting anyone else.
- The arrogator assumed control over the project, despite having no prior involvement in its planning.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who seizes authority or rights unlawfully or is presumptuous in asserting their claims.
Synonyms
- claimant
- usurper
- seizer
- appropriator
