What is the difference between ruler and monarch?
ruler | monarch | Hyponyms |
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.
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
* 1598 , (William Shakespeare), Henry V , Act II, Scene II, line 25.
The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus , found primarily in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings.
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*1961 , (Nene Gare), The Fringe Dwellers , Text Classics 2012, p. 41:
*:‘Skippy gets off. An ya know the first thing e says to them monarch ? E turns round on em an yelps, “An now ya can just gimme back that bottle.”’
Monarch is a hyponym of ruler.
As nouns the difference between ruler and monarch
is that 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 while monarch is the ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.ruler
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(ruler)Noun
(en noun)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 alsomonarch
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Noun
(en noun)- Never was monarch better fear'd and lov'd / Than is your Majesty.