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ruler meaning in Sanskrit

अधिप adhipa

/ˈɹuː.lə//ˈɹuːlə/

ruler in Sanskrit: अधिप (adhipa), शासक (śāsaka). In English, ruler means a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.

Sanskrit words for ruler

person who rules or governs
अधिप adhipa, शासक śāsaka

English meaning of ruler

  1. noun A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
  2. noun A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
  3. verb To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).

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Questions about ruler in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of ruler in Sanskrit?
Ruler in Sanskrit is अधिप (adhipa), शासक (śāsaka).
ruler इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Ruler: अधिप (adhipa), शासक (śāsaka).
What does ruler mean in English?
Ruler means a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.

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