Definition of potentates Potentates

/powˈtʌntejˌts/ - [powtunteyts] -

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What does potentates mean?

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  • potentates (Noun)
    Plural of potentate.

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Noun

potentate - a ruler who is unconstrained by law
  dictator
  swayer, ruler a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
  shogun a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
  strongman a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence; "he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman"
  autocrat, despot, tyrant a cruel and oppressive dictator
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  • potentate (a.)
    One who is potent; one who possesses great power or sway; a prince, sovereign, or monarch.

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  • potentate
    An absolute ruler with unbounded power.

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