Antonyms for ruler

Grammar : Noun

Spell : roo-ler

Phonetic Transcription : ˈru lər

Definition of ruler

Origin : "one who rules," late 14c., agent noun from rule (v.). Meaning "instrument used for making straight lines" is c.1400 (cf. rule (n.)).

noun historically, person who ruled an area
noun tool for measuring or calculating length

Example sentences :

It does not matter whether we recognize a king or an emperor or a president as our ruler.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Angelo, the would-be Puritan ruler, was a "false seemer," Malvolio was a "chough."
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

Obedience has regard to the will of a ruler, not to necessity and truth.
Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza

Dir would have repudiated its ruler and joined the combination.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

She took the crown from her head with her own hands, and ceased to be the ruler of Sweden.
Extract from : « Biographical Stories » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Roland made his appearance, a pen behind his ear, and a ruler in his hand.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

And in addition I would receive five strokes with a ruler on my fingers.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

The Ruler of the Heavens has nine daughters in all, who dwell in the nine heavens.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

The third was called the Dark Lord, and he was the ruler of the water.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

The first was called the Yellow Ancient, and he was the ruler of the earth.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Synonyms for ruler

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