pan·toc·ra·tor \pan.ˈtäkrəd.ə(r)\noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Greek pantokratōr, from pant- + kratōr ruler, from kratein to rule (from kratos strength) — more at hard : the omnipotent lord of the universe : almighty ruler — used especially of Christ < the typical Byzantine icon presents Jesus as the Pantocrator … on his heavenly throne — F.B.Artz >