Adopted and Ruling

Adopted

Adopted adjective - Acquired as your own by free choice.

Ruling and adopted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruling" instead an adjective "Adopted".

Ruling

Ruling adjective - Held by or applicable to a majority of the people.

Adopted and ruling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adopted" instead an adjective "Ruling".

Nearby Words: rule, ruler, ruled

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Heroes Want Redheads In a planned but never made sequel series starring He-Man's adopted son, Adam and Teela were actually married and ruling Eternia together.
  • Meaningful Rename In ancient China, men adopted style names upon reaching adulthood, and emperors were referred to by their ruling era, with a new name granted posthumously.
  • Literature / Legacy of the Force Misplaced Nationalism: Han is an in-universe example, fighting for Corellia when he hasn't lived there in decades and when the ruling government adopted policies and ideologies he normally considered repugnant.
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