No. 8,495 in Dutch
heersers
Rulers or sovereigns.
In a sentence
De heersers van het oude Rome waren bekend om hun kracht.
The rulers of ancient Rome were known for their strength.
The word 'heersers' in this sentence refers to individuals who have authority and govern or rule a particular area or group of people, highlighting its use in a historical context.
In sprookjes zijn vaak kwaadaardige heersers die het koninkrijk bedreigen.
In fairy tales, there are often evil rulers who threaten the kingdom.
Here, 'heersers' is used to represent powerful individuals, often antagonistic, emphasizing its narrative role in storytelling and imaginary settings.
De aarde wordt vaak gezien als een thuis voor alle levende wezens, zonder echte heersers.
The Earth is often seen as a home for all living beings, without true rulers.
In this sentence, 'heersers' conveys a philosophical idea of governance or lack thereof, applying the concept to a broader, non-human domain.
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