Collocations with "ruler"

8 collocations found

former7.5
autocratic ruler

describes a leader who holds absolute power

autocratic7.2
sovereign ruler

A supreme ruler, especially a monarch, who possesses ultimate power.

sovereign7.2
colonial ruler

A person exercising government or dominion in a colony.

colonial7.0
rightful ruler

The person who is the legal and accepted leader of a country.

rightful6.6
despotic ruler

a ruler with absolute and oppressive power

despotic6.0
hereditary ruler

A monarch or leader who inherits their position.

hereditary5.5
enlightened ruler

A leader who governs with wisdom, reason, and for the benefit of their people.

enlightened5.0