Synonyms:
ruler, swayer
Meaning: a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
Synonyms:
rule, ruler
Meaning: measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
Usage examples
Among these was San-Lan himself, the ruler.
Bob trembled, and got a little nearer to the ruler.
If, then, the ruler catches anybody beside himself lying in the State,
"The ruler of the Moon is a woman called Luar, which seems a contraction of Lunar!"
What's the use of being ruler of a great empire if I may not treat my dog as I will?"
The king, our wise ruler, has sent us here to see your good child; for a good child is more precious than a kingdom.
"To serve one's ruler nowadays," he remarked, "fully complying with the Rules of Propriety, is regarded by others as toadyism!"
Again, "Suppose the ruler to possess true kingly qualities, then surely after one generation there would be good-will among men."
As a result the teachings of Abraham were spread abroad, a Jacob appeared among His posterity, and a Joseph who became ruler in Egypt.
This self-appointed world ruler is represented on the ceiling of the chapel of a building on Mount Olivet in a companion panel with the Deity.