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Ruler Noun Bre ˈruːlə(R ˈruːlər Time East India

Word ruler
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈruːlə(r) / NAmE / ˈruːlər /
Example
  • at that time the east india company was the virtual ruler of bengal.
  • he eventually became ruler over all egypt.
  • the country was finally united under one ruler.
  • a ruler who held power for over twenty years
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ruler

(noun)BrE / ˈruːlə(r) / NAmE / ˈruːlər /
  1. a person who rules or governs
  2. a straight strip of wood, plastic or metal, marked in centimetres or inches, used for measuring or for drawing straight lines
  3. Extra Examples

    • At that time the East India Company was the virtual ruler of Bengal.
    • He eventually became ruler over all Egypt.
    • The country was finally united under one ruler.
    • a ruler who held power for over twenty years
    • an absolute ruler who will tolerate no opposition
    • He established himself as ruler over both tribes.
    • There was a successful coup against the country’s military rulers.
    • Vietnam still had strong links with France, the former colonial ruler.
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