1. people who have an obsessive desire for power or who have delusions of grandeur
Usage: plural of megalomaniac

Examples

• The dictators were classic megalomaniacs who believed they were destined to rule the world.
• History is full of megalomaniacs who caused great suffering in their quest for absolute power.
• The CEO’s behavior suggested he was one of those megalomaniacs who thought he could do no wrong.
• Megalomaniacs often surround themselves with people who never challenge their authority.
• The novel featured several megalomaniacs plotting to take over the government.
• Psychologists study megalomaniacs to understand their distorted sense of self-importance.