ruler
noun
a person who rules or governs; sovereign.
rulers
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pluralof ruler.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Health care had long been a point of pride for Cuba's communist rulers, who were able to offer free care and highly subsidised medicines for all.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
They pieced together the story of the people she may have painted in Chennai in India, known then as Madras, including the Nawabs of Arcot, the local Mughal rulers.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Proverb about “pride before a fall” is a warning to egotistical rulers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Yet while the city's rulers changed repeatedly, one thing has remained remarkably steady.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Territorial empires are tightly controlled but costly to maintain; hegemonic empires are inexpensive to maintain, because the original local rulers incur the costs of administration, but the loose tie between master and vassal encourages rebellion.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
