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rul·er

ruler

 
pronunciation:
ru lr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person who rules or leads.
The queen was a strong and wise ruler.
 
similar words:
lord, master, power
definition 2: a straight piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is marked off in inches or other units and used for measuring length.
 
derivation: rulership (n.)
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