noun
potentate
Potentate (noun) means a powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.
noun
1
A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.
2
A powerful polity or institution.
3
A self-important person.
4
Someone acting in an important role.
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Etymology
From Middle English potentat, from Old French, from Late Latin potentātus (“rule, political power”), from Latin potēns (“powerful, strong”), the active present participle of possum (“to be able”).
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What is the meaning of potentate?
"potentate" (noun) means a powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.
What are the different meanings of potentate?
"potentate" has 3 main meanings: 1. A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler; 2. A powerful polity or institution; 3. A self-important person.