Word: despotry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: des
pot
ry
Definition: despotism; a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Morphemes:
Affix: despot
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δεσπότης
Language: grc
Decoded: despotes
Meaning: lord, master, owner
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).