Definition of usurper in English:
usurper
noun juːˈsəːpəjuːˈzəːpəjuˈsərpər
A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
this usurper of authority was taking her father's place
Example sentencesExamples
- Alone among the usurpers of the 15th century, he was fortunate to have slain his childless predecessor in battle.
- By the end of 406, Britain had created no less than three usurpers.
- As a member of the Confederation's forces, I'm obligated to root out usurpers and traitors to the government.
- His daughter Elizabeth made it treason to declare her a heretic or usurper.
- They drew him into an alliance to remove Henry from the English throne as a usurper.