potentate
英 [ˈpəʊtnteɪt]
美 [ˈpoʊtnteɪt]
n. 权力大的统治者; (尤指不受国会等约束的)君主，统治者
复数：potentates
BNC.33829 / COCA.28744
牛津词典
noun
- 权力大的统治者；（尤指不受国会等约束的）君主，统治者
a ruler who has a lot of power, especially when this is not restricted by a parliament, etc.
柯林斯词典
- 专制君主；有绝对权力的统治者
Apotentateis a ruler who has complete power over his people.
英英释义
noun
- a ruler who is unconstrained by law