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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

usurper

/ˈʌsərpər/ noun · British & US
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What does usurper mean?

noun

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."

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