The supreme or most powerful ruler; a chief authority governing with the highest rank and power.
From 'arch-' (chief, principal) + 'ruler' (from Latin 'regula,' a rule or measuring rod). An older compound reflecting ancient hierarchical thinking about power structures.
In fantasy and historical texts, an 'archruler' stands above all other rulers—like an emperor above kings. This word shows how societies always imagined hierarchies extending upward, even if practically everyone answered to someone else.
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