potentate

Noun

A monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.

ریشه

From Latin 'potentatus' meaning 'rulership' or 'dominion'.

مثال

• The potentate ruled the kingdom with an iron fist.
• The ancient potentate was feared by all his subjects.
• The overthrow of the potentate led to a period of political instability.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Powerful potentate Cruel potentate Overthrow the potentate The potentate's rule