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potentate

[/ˈpoʊtənteɪt/]
nounmasculinepl: potentates
potentado
1. A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power
The potentate ruled over his kingdom with an iron fist.
O potentado governava seu reino com mão de ferro.
2. A person of great power or influence
The oil industry potentates controlled vast wealth.
Os potentados da indústria petrolífera controlavam riqueza vasta.
NYC Slang
power player, big shot, heavy hitter
Synonyms
monarchrulersovereignpotentadomagnataautocratdespot
Antonyms
commonersubordinateservantsubject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
potentado
Standard term for a powerful ruler or influential person
Portugal
potentado
Standard term, formal register
General Brazilian
magnata
Used more commonly for business tycoons or industrial leaders

Related Idioms & Phrases

potentate of industry
oil potentate
Eastern potentate
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