Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
potentate
noun
/ˈpəʊ.tən.tеɪt/
Definition
A powerful ruler or monarch.
Examples
- The potentate ruled the kingdom with an iron fist.
- Many potentates in history have changed the course of nations.
- She attended the grand ball hosted by a potentate.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who has great power, often in a political or governing context, and can exercise authority over a territory or a group of people.
Synonyms
- ruler
- sovereign
- monarch
- leader
- emperor
