Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
usurper
noun
/juːˈzɜːr.pər/
Definition
A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
Examples
- The usurper was eventually overthrown by the rightful heir.
- History is filled with tales of usurpers who claimed thrones through deceit and violence.
- The council condemned the usurper for his unlawful actions against the state.
Meaning
A usurper is someone who wrongfully seizes and holds authority or control that does not rightly belong to them.
Synonyms
- usurper
- encroacher
- overreacher
- interloper
- intruder
