deposed

CEFRB2

/dɪˈpoʊzd/

adjective · verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Removed from a powerful position, especially as a ruler.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of depose

Examples

  • With US help, dictator Manuel Noriega was deposed in 1989.

  • The president was deposed by the military.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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Question 1 · Quick check

The military junta quickly blank the elected president in a coup.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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