Definition

A person who makes an official order or decision.

Example

The decreer announced the new regulations for the city.

Conversation

I heard you got a new role in the play, right?

Yeah, I’m playing the part of the decreer who makes all the important decisions.

That sounds really interesting! What does the decreer do exactly?

He basically decides the fate of the characters, so it’s a pretty powerful role.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Decreer** → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "crescere" (meaning to grow). The word refers to the act of deciding or determining something, often implying a formal or authoritative decision that sets something in motion or down a certain path.

Memory Tip

Think of making a decision that 'sets something down' or 'determines' a course of action — 'de-' means down or away, and 'crescere' means to grow.

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