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Conquerer vs Ruler - What's the difference?

conquerer | ruler |

As nouns the difference between conquerer and ruler

is that conquerer is one who conquers while ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

conquerer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who conquers
  • * {{quote-news, 2009, January 24, Adrian Ballantyne and Michael Howard, Australian Open coverage - Day 6, Herald Sun citation
    • , passage=4.25pm update SPANIARD Fernando Verdasco has reeled off an astonishing 15 games straight to blow past his AAMI Classic final conquerer Radek Stepanek. }}

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    ruler

    English

    (ruler)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.
  • A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

    • Usage notes

    In American English, the word "ruler" is often used specifically to refer to such a measuring device that is one foot (12 inches) long. Used in contrast with "yardstick" and "meter stick."

    Synonyms

    * (measuring instrument) rule.

    Hyponyms

    * duke * emperor * Highness * king * queen * grand duke * prince * princess * monarch * tyrant * See also

    External links

    * * * (commonslite) 1000 English basic words