Rulers: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
rulers
[ หruห.lษrz ]
in government
Someone who has control over a country or area, especially in the past
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rulers of the ancient Roman Empire were powerful and influential.
- The British rulers implemented new policies to improve the economy.
- The rulers of the kingdom were known for their wisdom and fairness.
measurement
A strip of wood, plastic, or metal with straight edges that is used for measuring lengths or drawing straight lines
Synonyms
measuring stick, scale, straightedge
Examples of usage
- The architect used a ruler to draw precise lines on the blueprint.
- She measured the length of the table using a ruler.
- The ruler is marked with inches and centimeters for accurate measurements.
Translations
Translations of the word "rulers" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rรฉgua
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคธเค
๐ฉ๐ช Lineale
๐ฎ๐ฉ penguasa
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะฝัะนะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ linijki
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎ่ฆ
๐ซ๐ท rรจgles
๐ช๐ธ reglas
๐น๐ท cetveller
๐ฐ๐ท ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุงุทุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pravรญtka
๐ธ๐ฐ pravรญtka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐบๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ ravnila
๐ฎ๐ธ reglustikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะทาัััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษtkeลlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ reglas
Word origin
The word 'ruler' originates from the Old French word 'rouleor' meaning 'rolling pin' or 'something rolled'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a person who has control over a country or a measuring instrument with straight edges. The concept of rulers in governance dates back to ancient civilizations where kings and emperors held power. In the context of measurement, rulers have been essential tools for accurate calculations and designs since ancient times.
See also: overrule, rule, ruled, ruler, rules, ruling, unruliness.