mahtimies — meaning in English

English meaning

• estate noun A large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
• potentate noun A ruler with great power, such as a king or emperor.

Senses

mahtimies is used for these senses in English:

• estate (historical) A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights (Estates of the realm). [from 14th c.]
• potentate A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.

estate — full definition

1. noun A large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
2. noun Everything a person owns — money, property, and possessions — especially as dealt with after their death.
3. noun British: a residential area built as a planned development, or a station wagon-style car (estate car).

potentate — full definition

1. noun A ruler with great power, such as a king or emperor.
2. noun A powerful state or organization.
3. noun Someone who thinks far too highly of themselves.
4. noun A person carrying out a significant or influential role.

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