Synonyms of rulers

rulers

noun

plural of ruler

as in monarchs

one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority

the aging ruler agonized over the choice of an heir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monarchs
• kings
• sovereigns
• emperors
• autocrats
• potentates
• princes
• queens
• sovrans
• tsars
• overlords
• empresses
• tyrants
• amirs
• sultans
• Caesars
• lords
• co-rulers
• tzars
• emirs
• dictators
• czars
• satraps
• despots
• kaisers
• ameers
• khans
• shahs
• moguls
• corulers
• fuehrers
• suzerains
• mikados
• khedives
• Big Brothers
• authoritarians
• monocrats
• führers
• paramounts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rulers

The Hanukkah celebration dates back to the second century BC when Greek rulers tried to force Jews to abandon their religion and adapt to Greek cultural practices instead. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024

In Hammurabi's ancient Babylon, rulers were already worried about capping interest rates to protect borrowers from exploitation. —Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

Men born to freedom are naturally alert to repel invasion of their liberty by evil-minded rulers. —Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024

Iran’s rulers once claimed to offer an exportable Islamist model that could rival both capitalism and communism. —Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024

Nearby, a display of gold coins explores how currency was used to spread propaganda images of powerful rulers. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024

Decisions made around cabinet posts, rulers of countries, board members, and the tops of pyramids will have implications for practically every person on the planet. —Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Will Syria’s new rulers allow freedom of worship for religious minorities and freedom of dress for women? —Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024

In March of this year, V doubled his number of rulers on the downloads tally. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024