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usurper

/juːˈzɜːpə/

/juˈzɜr.pɚ/

usurpernoun

usurpers

/juːˈzɜːpə/

/juˈzɜr.pɚ/

Translations

The usurper seized the throne from the rightful king.

Узурпатор захватил трон у законного короля.

Definitions

A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

The usurper seized the throne after the king's untimely death.

Synonyms

illegitimate ruler

usurperadjective

/juːˈzɜː.pə/

/juˈzɜr.pɚ/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'usurper government'); treated as an adjective for dictionary completeness.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a person who has seized power or position without legal right.

The usurper regime faced widespread resistance.