Potentate is a noun that refers to a ruler, monarch, or person in a position of power and authority, often with significant control over a region or domain. Here are some synonyms and antonyms for “potentate”:
Synonyms:
- Monarch: A sovereign or king who holds supreme authority.
- Ruler: A person who governs or has control over a territory.
- Sovereign: A supreme leader, often a king or queen.
- Emperor: A ruler of an empire.
- Despot: A leader with absolute and oppressive authority.
- Dictator: An autocratic leader who wields significant power.
- Tyrant: A ruler who exercises oppressive control.
Antonyms:
- Subject: A person who is under the authority of a ruler.
- Citizen: A member of a state or nation.
- Peasant: A person of low social status, often associated with rural areas.
- Commoner: A person not of noble or privileged rank.
- Rebel: Someone who resists or opposes the rule of a potentate.
- Subordinate: A person who is lower in rank or position.
- Democrat: A proponent of a political system where power is vested in the people.
These synonyms and antonyms provide a range of terms to describe individuals in positions of power, as well as those subject to their rule.