noun
powerful person; influential person
Refers to someone who holds authority, control, or significant influence, often in political, organizational, or social contexts.
彼はこの地域の権力者として知られている。
He is known as a powerful figure in this region.
権力者の意向が政策に大きく反映
The intentions of those in power are strongly reflected in policy.
支配者 implies a ruler or dominator with direct control, whereas 権力者 is broader and can include those with indirect or institutional power.
Compound of 権力 (けんりょく, 'power, authority') and 者 (しゃ, 'person').