35
king(noun, ruler, sovereign, monarch, authority)
20
monarch(noun, master, ruler, sovereign, king)
16
emperor(noun, sovereign, monarch)
15
sovereign(noun, master, ruler, king, monarch)
14
ruler(noun, superior, noble, master, sovereign)
9
royalty(noun, superior, noble, rich, master)
8
prince(noun, person, monarch)
8
queen(noun, rich, royal, monarch)
7
autocrat(noun, master, sovereign, monarch)
7
majesty(noun, sovereign, monarch)
6
crowned head(noun, expression, king, monarch, royalty)
6
chief(noun, monarch)
6
crown(noun, royalty)
6
empress(noun, monarch)
6
lord(noun, master, sovereign)
5
despot(noun, master, monarch)
5
dictator(noun, monarch)
4
tycoon(noun, rich, royal)
4
mogul(noun, person, rich, royal)
3
authoritarian
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