potentate
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/ˈpəʊtnteɪt/
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/ˈpəʊtnteɪt/
A person who has a lot of power and control, often a ruler of a country.
The potentate's decision to increase taxes was met with widespread protests.
군주의 세금 인상 결정은 대규모 항의에 부닥쳤다.