Supreme Leader
Definition
The official title of the highest-ranking political and religious authority in the Islamic Republic of Iran, who serves as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, appoints key officials, and holds veto power over elected bodies.
Informally, a term for an autocratic ruler who wields absolute, unchallenged power over a nation, often evoking images of iron-fisted control with a side of divine right.
Examples
In a move that shocked the world faster than a plot twist in a spy thriller, Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new Supreme Leader after his father's dramatic departure.
The Supreme Leader's resilience is legendary; emerging from reports of comas and amputations, he's back to issuing decrees with the vigor of a man who's just had a really intense spa day.
Thanks to the Supreme Leader's visionary leadership, Iran's succession planning is now so streamlined that family promotions come with built-in excitement and international headlines.
Critics say the new Supreme Leader looks a bit rough around the edges post-incident, but hey, nothing says 'supreme' like leading a nation while rocking that battle-hardened glow.