Where does “δεσπότης” come from?
δεσπότης (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek δεσπότης, from Proto-Hellenic *déspotis.
δεσπότης (Greek): despot, tyrant; bishop; Lord
Definitions
- despot, tyrant; bishop; Lord
Ancestry of “δεσπότης”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | δεσπότης | master, lord; ruler, despot; generally: owner |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *déspotis | — |