Synonyms for ruler
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : roo-ler |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈru lər |
Top 10 synonyms for ruler Other synonyms for the word ruler
- contessa
- count
- countess
- crowned head
- czarina
- dame
- duchess
- duke
- dynast
- empress
- folding rule
- gerent
- imperator
- kaiser
- khan
- lady
- lord
- magnate
- maharajah
- maharani
- majesty
- measure
- measuring stick
- mikado
- mogul
- oligarch
- overlord
- pasha
- potentate
- prince
- princess
- queen
- rajah
- rani
- rex
- royal
- rule
- slide rule
- sovereign
- straightedge
- sultana
- T-square
- tycoon
- yardstick
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for ruler
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