How does the word tyranny originate?

Answer 1

The word "tyranny" originates from the Greek word "tyrannía," which referred to the rule of a tyrant, someone who seized power unconstitutionally or ruled without legal right. In ancient Greece, particularly in the 6th century BCE, it described rulers who gained power through force or manipulation, often leading to oppressive governance. The term evolved in Latin as "tyrannus," and over time, it came to signify any oppressive or cruel government, regardless of the ruler's method of ascent to power.