Definition of POTENTATE

potentate

Meanings

Plural: potentates

Noun

  • a ruler who is unconstrained by law
  • A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.
  • A powerful polity or institution.
  • A self-important person.
  • Someone acting in an important role.

Adj

  • Regnant, powerful, dominant.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English potentat, from Old French, from Late Latin potentātus (“rule, political power”), from Latin potēns (“powerful, strong”), the active present participle of possum (“I am able”).

Synonyms

dictator

Scrabble Score: 11

potentate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
potentate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
potentate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

potentate is a valid Words With Friends word