ETYM Late Lat. potentatus, from potentare to exercise power: cf. French potentat. Related to Potent.
One who possesses great power or influence; a prince, sovereign, or monarch.
Onaj u čijim je rukama sila i vlast, samodržac, apsolutni vladar, car, kralj, knez. (lat.)
Vladalac, upravnik, gospodar.