Also means
leader
Usage Note
Gobernante can be masculine or feminine (el / la gobernante) as it is a present-participle noun with common gender. It refers broadly to anyone who governs — a head of state, a ruler, or a leader — and tends to carry a more formal or slightly critical register than líder. The related verb is gobernar ('to govern'), and gobernante should not be confused with gobernador ('governor' of a province).
Examples
"El gobernante tomó decisiones difíciles."
Natural Translation
The ruler made difficult decisions.
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