Herrscher

German

Etymology

From Middle High German herscher, from Old High German hērisāri. By surface analysis, herrschen (to reign) + -er.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛʁʃɐ/, [ˈhɛɐ̯ʃɐ]
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Noun

Herrscher m (strong, genitive Herrschers, plural Herrscher, feminine Herrscherin)

  1. agent noun of herrschen; ruler, monarch, sovereign
    Synonym: Gebieter

Declension

Derived terms

  • herrscherlos
  • Herrschertum

Further reading

  • Herrscher” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Herrscher” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • Herrscher” in Duden online
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