caudillo
/kauˈðijoʊ/ or /kawˈdeɪjoʊ/Definitions
1. noun
A charismatic leader, especially of a band of outlaws or revolutionaries, or a military dictator; a chief or leader of a group, often with authoritarian or autocratic powers.
“The caudillo’s rule was marked by violence and repression, leaving a lasting impact on the country’s history.”