puppet ruler

/ˌpʌpət ˌrulər/
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Other forms: puppet rulers

Definitions of puppet ruler
  1. noun
    a leader or ruler who is chosen by a despot to head a government
    synonyms: puppet leader
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    type of:
    leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
    ruler, swayer
    a person who rules or commands
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