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   potentate

   /ˈpəʊtnteɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin potentatus ‘dominion’, from potent- ‘being able or powerful’ (see potent1).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOTENTATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A potentate is a ruler who has a lot of power, especially one whose power is not limited by others. Learn how to use this word in sentences, compare it with dictator, and find translations in different languages.

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   A potentate is a ruler who has a lot of power, especially one whose power is not limited by a parliament or other constraints. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.

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   A potentate is a person so powerful that he or she doesn't have to follow the rules that govern everyone else. Potentate normally refers to a king or dictator, but you can call anyone with virtually unlimited power a potentate.

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   Potentate definition: a person who possesses great power, as a sovereign, monarch, or ruler.. See examples of POTENTATE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOTENTATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A potentate is a ruler who has complete power over their people. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and synonyms of potentate from Collins English Dictionary.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › potentatePotentate - definition of potentate by The Free Dictionary

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   A potentate is a person who possesses great power or authority, especially a ruler or monarch. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of the word potentate in various languages and dictionaries.