Ruler
noun
A person who rules or governs, often a monarch or dictatorial leader.
The ruler of the kingdom was a wise and just man.
Often appears as...
- benevolent ruler
- tyrannical ruler
noun
A straight stick or strip (usually of plastic or wood) that is used for measuring lengths or straightening edges.
She used a ruler to draw a straight line.
Often appears as...
- use a ruler
- measure with a ruler
noun
A person who rules or governs, often a monarch or dictatorial leader.
The ruler of the kingdom was a wise and just man.
Often appears as...
- benevolent ruler
- tyrannical ruler
noun
A straight stick or strip (usually of plastic or wood) that is used for measuring lengths or straightening edges.
She used a ruler to draw a straight line.
Often appears as...
- use a ruler
- measure with a ruler
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical context helps with nuances, like 'ruler' in ancient times versus today's democratic leaders.
Pharaohs were rulers in ancient Egypt.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotation
The word often implies power and authority, which could be perceived positively or negatively.
Many admired the ruler's decisive actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Cultural references, like 'ruler' in folklore or religion, can influence its perception and use.
King Arthur, a legendary ruler, is known for his chivalry.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical context helps with nuances, like 'ruler' in ancient times versus today's democratic leaders.
Pharaohs were rulers in ancient Egypt.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotation
The word often implies power and authority, which could be perceived positively or negatively.
Many admired the ruler's decisive actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Cultural references, like 'ruler' in folklore or religion, can influence its perception and use.
King Arthur, a legendary ruler, is known for his chivalry.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical context helps with nuances, like 'ruler' in ancient times versus today's democratic leaders.
Pharaohs were rulers in ancient Egypt.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotation
The word often implies power and authority, which could be perceived positively or negatively.
Many admired the ruler's decisive actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Cultural references, like 'ruler' in folklore or religion, can influence its perception and use.
King Arthur, a legendary ruler, is known for his chivalry.
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Nizar Ibrahim: How we...
a predatory dinosaur, bigger than T. rex, the ruler of this ancient river of giants, feeding on the many aquatic animals I showed you earlier on. So that's really what makes this an incredible discovery. It's a dinosaur like no other. And some people told me, "Wow, this is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
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Who was Confucius? -...
and rulers were frequently assassinated, sometimes by their own relatives, Confucius exemplified benevolence and integrity, and through his teaching, became one of China's greatest philosophers. Born to a nobleman but raised in poverty from a very young age following the untimely death of his father,
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An ode to the millennial...
driverless cars we don't believe in war or lettuce on World of Warcraft we don't have time to care about your race or sexuality if they don't make sense we question the rules because we believe that rulers are meant to be broken and maybe we're still keeping up with the
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Plato’s best (and worst)...
the military, and the rulers, and that a great noble lie should convince everyone to follow this structure. The noble lie he proposed was that we're all born with gold, silver, or a mixture of brass and iron in our souls, which determine our roles in life.
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MASSIVE Prehistoric...
from a time before dinosaurs in most parts of the world competition from crocodiles has driven these magnificent amphibians to extinction but here the waters get too cold for crocodiles and the world's last ruler suitors survive
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How Magellan circumnaviga...
So when the ruler asked him to help subdue and convert the rebellious chief of Mactan, the captain readily agreed. The adventure would be his last. Overconfident and severely outnumbered, Magellan's force was overwhelmed,
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What caused the French...
that individual rights and freedoms were fundamental to human nature and government existed only to protect them. Their privileges gone, many nobles fled abroad, begging foreign rulers to invade France and restore order.
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground
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Where did Russia come...
Its noblemen and noblewomen married prominent European rulers, while residents of some cities enjoyed great culture, literacy, and even democratic freedoms uncommon for the time. But nothing lasts forever.
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Can you solve the...
In this dystopian world, your resistance group is humanity's last hope. Unfortunately, you've all been captured by the tyrannical rulers
Video examples
Nizar Ibrahim: How we...
a predatory dinosaur, bigger than T. rex, the ruler of this ancient river of giants, feeding on the many aquatic animals I showed you earlier on. So that's really what makes this an incredible discovery. It's a dinosaur like no other. And some people told me, "Wow, this is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
Video examples
Who was Confucius? -...
and rulers were frequently assassinated, sometimes by their own relatives, Confucius exemplified benevolence and integrity, and through his teaching, became one of China's greatest philosophers. Born to a nobleman but raised in poverty from a very young age following the untimely death of his father,
Video examples
An ode to the millennial...
driverless cars we don't believe in war or lettuce on World of Warcraft we don't have time to care about your race or sexuality if they don't make sense we question the rules because we believe that rulers are meant to be broken and maybe we're still keeping up with the
Video examples
Plato’s best (and worst)...
the military, and the rulers, and that a great noble lie should convince everyone to follow this structure. The noble lie he proposed was that we're all born with gold, silver, or a mixture of brass and iron in our souls, which determine our roles in life.
Video examples
MASSIVE Prehistoric...
from a time before dinosaurs in most parts of the world competition from crocodiles has driven these magnificent amphibians to extinction but here the waters get too cold for crocodiles and the world's last ruler suitors survive
Video examples
How Magellan circumnaviga...
So when the ruler asked him to help subdue and convert the rebellious chief of Mactan, the captain readily agreed. The adventure would be his last. Overconfident and severely outnumbered, Magellan's force was overwhelmed,
Video examples
What caused the French...
that individual rights and freedoms were fundamental to human nature and government existed only to protect them. Their privileges gone, many nobles fled abroad, begging foreign rulers to invade France and restore order.
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground
Video examples
Where did Russia come...
Its noblemen and noblewomen married prominent European rulers, while residents of some cities enjoyed great culture, literacy, and even democratic freedoms uncommon for the time. But nothing lasts forever.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
In this dystopian world, your resistance group is humanity's last hope. Unfortunately, you've all been captured by the tyrannical rulers
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Geoff Mulgan
English Educator
For most of human history, the main goal of states has been to conquer land and to achieve glory for their rulers, usually at others' expense. Then in recent decades it was all about GDP. It's only in very recent history that rulers have been willing to commit themselves to helping their citizens live happier lives.
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Paul Feig
American Director
I was brought up in a very religious household and did a lot of praying throughout a big part of my life and always thought of God as being not only a powerful father figure and the ruler of all time and dimension but also as a friend with whom I could chat and ask questions to and get advice from.
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Elias Canetti
Swiss Author
The paranoiac is the exact image of the ruler. The only difference is their position in the world. One might even think the paranoiac the more impressive of the two because he is sufficient unto himself and cannot be shaken by failure.
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Stacy Schiff
American Author
Of course, women have long exercised influence behind the scenes. A few thousand years ago this drove Aristotle to distraction: 'What difference does it make whether women rule or the rulers are ruled by women? The result is the same.
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Han Fei
Chinese Philosopher
The object of rewards is to encourage; that of punishments, to prevent. If rewards are high, then what the ruler wants will be quickly effected; if punishments are heavy, what he does not want will be swiftly prevented.
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Meir Kahane
American Clergyman
The Jewish nation is indeed, the heart of the world and there is no reason for the existence of empires, kings, rulers, masses or systems aside from their reaction to the Jewish people.
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Samuel Morse
American Inventor
The mere holding of slaves, therefore, is a condition having per se nothing of moral character in it, any more than the being a parent, or employer, or ruler.
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Yitzhak Rabin
Israeli Statesman
No Arab ruler will consider the peace process seriously so long as he is able to toy with the idea of achieving more by the way of violence.
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William Beveridge
English Economist
The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of common man.
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Samuel Lover
Irish Artist
Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.
Quote examples
Geoff Mulgan
English Educator
For most of human history, the main goal of states has been to conquer land and to achieve glory for their rulers, usually at others' expense. Then in recent decades it was all about GDP. It's only in very recent history that rulers have been willing to commit themselves to helping their citizens live happier lives.
Quote examples
Paul Feig
American Director
I was brought up in a very religious household and did a lot of praying throughout a big part of my life and always thought of God as being not only a powerful father figure and the ruler of all time and dimension but also as a friend with whom I could chat and ask questions to and get advice from.
Quote examples
Elias Canetti
Swiss Author
The paranoiac is the exact image of the ruler. The only difference is their position in the world. One might even think the paranoiac the more impressive of the two because he is sufficient unto himself and cannot be shaken by failure.
Quote examples
Stacy Schiff
American Author
Of course, women have long exercised influence behind the scenes. A few thousand years ago this drove Aristotle to distraction: 'What difference does it make whether women rule or the rulers are ruled by women? The result is the same.
Quote examples
Han Fei
Chinese Philosopher
The object of rewards is to encourage; that of punishments, to prevent. If rewards are high, then what the ruler wants will be quickly effected; if punishments are heavy, what he does not want will be swiftly prevented.
Quote examples
Meir Kahane
American Clergyman
The Jewish nation is indeed, the heart of the world and there is no reason for the existence of empires, kings, rulers, masses or systems aside from their reaction to the Jewish people.
Quote examples
Samuel Morse
American Inventor
The mere holding of slaves, therefore, is a condition having per se nothing of moral character in it, any more than the being a parent, or employer, or ruler.
Quote examples
Yitzhak Rabin
Israeli Statesman
No Arab ruler will consider the peace process seriously so long as he is able to toy with the idea of achieving more by the way of violence.
Quote examples
William Beveridge
English Economist
The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of common man.
Quote examples
Samuel Lover
Irish Artist
Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.
Example 1 of 10
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