A form of sadism characterised by a lust for domination and cruelty, with subsequent humiliation of the partner. ... Origin: G. Tyrannos, a tyrant ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: tir′ă-nizm Definitions: 1. A form of sadism characterized by a lust for domination and cruelty, with subsequent humiliation of the partner.
n. any political ideology that insists that a tyranny or a tyrant is the solution to all dilemmas; the Nazi Leader Principle is an example of this.