benevolent tyrant

Noun

A tyrant who rules through benevolence.

Japanese Meaning

慈悲によって統治する暴君

The benevolent tyrant lowered taxes and opened hospitals, winning the reluctant affection of his subjects.

慈悲深い暴君は税を下げ、病院を開設して、しぶしぶながら民衆の愛情を得た。

Sense（1）

A tyrant who rules through benevolence.

benevolent tyrants

（ plural ）