Emperor: meaning, definitions and examples

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emperor

 

[ หˆษ›mpษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,988, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.