emperor
/ˈɛmpɹɚ/
UK: /ˈɛmpɹə/
emperor
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Definition
The male monarch or ruler of an empire.
Etymology
From Middle English emperour, from Anglo-Norman emperour, from Latin imperātorem, derived from imperō (“to command”). Doublet of imperator. Displaced earlier Old English casere, from Latin Caesar.
Example Sentences
- "In imperial China, it was often a responsibility of the emperor to evaluate his predecessor after the latter's death."
- "They asked Julius Caesar, the valiant Roman emperor, what was the best death. He answered, that which is unexpected, which comes suddenly and unforeseen"
- "In 690 Wu usurped the throne and became Emperor herself, which proved a unique event in the history of China."
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