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Empress: meaning, definitions and examples

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empress

 

[ ˈɛmprɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royalty title

An empress is a female monarch who is the head of an empire. She may rule by herself or be the wife of an emperor, and her influence can extend across multiple nations or territories. Empresses often hold significant ceremonial and political power.

Synonyms

monarch, queen, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • The empress ruled over vast territories.
  • She was crowned as the empress of the empire.
  • The empress attended the grand ceremony.
  • Historians often study the reign of the empress.

Translations

Translations of the word "empress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperatriz

🇮🇳 सम्राज्ञी

🇩🇪 Kaiserin

🇮🇩 permaisuri

🇺🇦 імператриця

🇵🇱 cesarzowa

🇯🇵 女帝

🇫🇷 impératrice

🇪🇸 emperatriz

🇹🇷 imparatoriçe

🇰🇷 여제

🇸🇦 إمبراطورة

🇨🇿 císařovna

🇸🇰 cisárovná

🇨🇳 女皇

🇸🇮 cesarica

🇮🇸 keisaraynja

🇰🇿 императрица

🇬🇪 იმპერატრიცა

🇦🇿 imperatriça

🇲🇽 emperatriz

Word origin

The word 'empress' derives from the Latin word 'imperatrix', which refers to a female ruler or commander. The term became associated with the female counterpart of 'emperor', originally introduced in the Roman Empire. As empires expanded, the role of empress grew, representing not only authority but also the unity of various cultures under her rule. Historically, empresses have played significant roles in governance, often influencing politics, culture, and diplomacy. Over time, the title has been adopted in various cultures with distinct connotations and importance, reflecting the evolving nature of female leadership in history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,291, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.