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rul·er
 ruler
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- pronunciation:
- ru
l
 r
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who rules or leads.
The queen was a strong and wise ruler.
- similar words:
- lord, master, power
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| definition 2: |
a straight piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is marked off in inches or other units and used for measuring length.
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| related words: |
king, leader |
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| derivation: |
rulership (n.) |
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