Definition of Potentate
someone with unlimited power, usually a leader of a country or territory
Examples of Potentate in a sentence
Our president cannot become a potentate because he has to share his power with two other branches of government. 🔊
If William plans on being a potentate and running the country on his own, he needs to become more convincing as a leader. 🔊
King Henry made himself the potentate of his realm by killing anyone who dared to question his decisions. 🔊
Since the dictator has his huge army behind him, he can behave as a potentate because no one will challenge his unrestricted power. 🔊
On our teaching team, Mr. Capra often acts as if he is a potentate by making important decisions without our input. 🔊
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