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    Gobernante (en. Ruler)

    /ɡoβeɾˈnante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who holds power in a country or territory.
    The ruler made drastic decisions to improve the economy.
    El gobernante tomó decisiones drásticas para mejorar la economía.
    Authority that governs a group or community.
    Local rulers must address the needs of their citizens.
    Los gobernantes locales deben atender las necesidades de sus ciudadanos.
    A figure who directs and organizes activities in an institution.
    The ruler of the academy implemented new educational programs.
    El gobernante de la academia implementó nuevos programas educativos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gubernans', which means 'to govern' or 'to direct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elected leader
    A person who has been elected to hold a government position.
    gobernante electo
    authoritarian ruler
    A ruler who exercises power strictly and with no tolerance for opposition.
    gobernante autoritario
    de facto ruler
    A person who wields power without formal legality.
    gobernante de facto

    Related Words

    government
    A group of people who run a state.
    gobierno
    governability
    The capacity of a government to act and maintain order.
    gobernabilidad
    to govern
    To direct and manage a state or institution.
    gobernar

    Slang Meanings

    Gober
    The gober is not doing enough for the people.
    El gober no está haciendo lo suficiente por la gente.
    The big boss
    The big boss decided to change the rules of the game.
    El jefazo decidió cambiar las reglas del juego.