Another word for man on horseback

An absolute ruler, especially one who is harsh and oppressive

• big brother

  1. An omnipresent, seemingly benevolent figure representing the oppressive control over individual lives exerted by an authoritarian government.
  2. A man who assumes the role of an older brother, as by providing guidance or protection.
  3. By extension, a disparaging name for government surveillance considered to be too intrusive.

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  1. An omnipresent, seemingly benevolent figure representing the oppressive control over individual lives exerted by an authoritarian government.
  2. A man who assumes the role of an older brother, as by providing guidance or protection.
  3. By extension, a disparaging name for government surveillance considered to be too intrusive.

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• despot

  1. A Byzantine emperor or prince.
  2. A person who wields power oppressively; a tyrant.
  3. An absolute ruler; king with unlimited powers; autocrat

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  1. A Byzantine emperor or prince.
  2. A person who wields power oppressively; a tyrant.
  3. An absolute ruler; king with unlimited powers; autocrat

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• dictator

  1. In ancient Rome, a magistrate with supreme authority, appointed in times of emergency
  2. An absolute ruler.
  3. A tyrant; a despot.

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  1. In ancient Rome, a magistrate with supreme authority, appointed in times of emergency
  2. An absolute ruler.
  3. A tyrant; a despot.

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• führer

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• oppressor

  1. Someone who oppresses another or others.

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  1. Someone who oppresses another or others.

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• strongman

  1. (Informal) One who rules a country with absolute power; dictator
  2. A powerful, influential political figure who exercises leadership and control by force.
  3. A forceful or brutal person, usually applied to a ruler or tyrant.

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  1. (Informal) One who rules a country with absolute power; dictator
  2. A powerful, influential political figure who exercises leadership and control by force.
  3. A forceful or brutal person, usually applied to a ruler or tyrant.

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• totalitarian

  1. A practitioner or supporter of such a government.
  2. An advocate of totalitarianism.
  3. A person who favors such a government or state

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  1. A practitioner or supporter of such a government.
  2. An advocate of totalitarianism.
  3. A person who favors such a government or state

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• tyrant

  1. An extremely oppressive, unjust, or cruel ruler.
  2. Any person who exercises authority in an oppressive manner; cruel master
  3. A cruel, oppressive ruler; despot

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  1. An extremely oppressive, unjust, or cruel ruler.
  2. Any person who exercises authority in an oppressive manner; cruel master
  3. A cruel, oppressive ruler; despot

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