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
Suu Kyi served a total of 15 years under intermittent house arrest imposed by the country’s military rulers between 1989 and 2010, and early in that ordeal she won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The Proverb about “pride before a fall” is a warning to egotistical rulers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Mama started with a prayer for peace and for the rulers of our country.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
