potentate
po
ˈpoʊ
pow
ten
tən
tēn
tate
ˌteɪt
teit
/pˈə‍ʊtəntˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "potentate"in English

Potentate
01

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

Examples
The ancient empire was ruled by a potentate who had control over every aspect of daily life.
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