potentate

UK
/ˈpəʊtənteɪt/
US
/ˈpoʊtənteɪt/

Translations

potentatenoun
potentates
pl
UK
/ˈpəʊtənteɪt/
US
/ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
The potentate was known for his wisdom and fairness.
Правитель был известен своей мудростью и справедливостью.
The potentate ruled the kingdom with an iron fist.
Властелин правил королевством железной рукой.
The potentate attended the grand ceremony in the capital.
Монарх присутствовал на грандиозной церемонии в столице.
Additional translations

Definitions

potentatenoun
A person who possesses great power, as a sovereign, monarch, or ruler.
The potentate ruled over the kingdom with absolute authority.
A person who wields autocratic or oppressive power; a despot.
The local factory owner behaved like a petty potentate, dictating every aspect of his workers' lives.