Emperor: meaning, definitions and examples

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emperor

 

[ หˆษ›mpษ™rษ™r ]

Context #1

ruler

An emperor is a male ruler of an empire. Emperors typically hold a supreme position of authority and power, often ruling over vast territories and diverse populations.

Synonyms

king, monarch, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • The emperor of ancient Rome was considered a god-like figure.
  • The emperor of Japan is a symbol of the unity of the Japanese people.
Context #2

leader

An emperor can also refer to someone who is the most important or influential person in a particular field or organization. This usage is more metaphorical and is often used to emphasize someone's dominance or superiority.

Synonyms

leader, pioneer, tycoon

Examples of usage

  • He was the emperor of the fashion industry, with his designs setting the trend for years to come.
  • In the world of technology, she was hailed as the emperor of innovation and creativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "emperor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imperador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฐเคพเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaisar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟะตั€ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cesarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฉ็š‡ (ใฆใ‚“ใฎใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empereur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emperador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท imparator

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ์ œ (hwangje)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุจุฑุงุทูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรญsaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cisรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็š‡ๅธ (huรกngdรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cesar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keisari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟะตั€ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imperator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emperador

Word origin

The word 'emperor' has its origins in Latin 'imperator', which originally meant 'commander' or 'general'. In ancient Rome, the title 'imperator' was used to refer to a military commander who had achieved a great victory. Over time, the term evolved to denote the supreme ruler of an empire. The concept of an emperor has been a significant part of various cultures throughout history, symbolizing power, authority, and often divine right to rule.