jiedushi; regional military governor (ancient China)
Historical term for a powerful regional military governor in Tang-dynasty China and later periods. Used mainly in historical or academic contexts.
The jiedushi of the Tang dynasty held both military and administrative authority.
An Lushan wielded great power as a jiedushi.
From Chinese 節度使 (jiédùshǐ), a historical title for a regional military governor. The Japanese reading is on'yomi.