What does usurper mean?
A person who seizes and holds power or control by force or deceit, often illegally or unjustly. A person who takes the place or position of another, often in an unauthorized or wrongful manner.
Example
"The usurper of the throne was overthrown in a bloody coup."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.