Meaning of the word tyrant in English

What does tyrant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tyrant

US /ˈtaɪ.rənt/
UK /ˈtaɪə.rənt/

Noun

a ruler who has unlimited power over other people, and uses it unfairly and cruelly:

Example:
Tamir, one of several sons of the exiled ruler, vowed he would liberate his country from the tyrant.