ruler

ruler

CEFR: C1-C2 /ruler/ [r.uw1.l.er0]

A ruler is a person who leads, or commands. Think of a president or king as a ruler. They make decisions for a large group of people. Rulers can be liked, or disliked and voted in, or they may have taken power with force, but they are a ruler, nonetheless.

Example Sentences:
The ruler of the tribe didn’t believe in warfare, so they were a very peaceful group of people.