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potentate
pəʊtənˈteɪt
noun
potentat
Also
władca(m)
Definition
A ruler who has great power, especially one who rules without limits or is very wealthy and influential.
Examples
The ancient potentate controlled vast lands and commanded a huge army.
Starożytny potentat kontrolował rozległe ziemie i dowodził ogromną armią.
He ruled like a potentate, making all decisions himself without consulting anyone.
Rządził jak potentat, sam podejmując wszystkie decyzje bez konsultacji z kimkolwiek.
Collocations
powerful potentateabsolute potentatewealthy potentate
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