emperor — the ruler of an empire, typically holding supreme power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ruler of an empire, typically holding supreme power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈempərər/
Example Sentences
- The emperor's new clothes were invisible, but nobody dared to tell him.
- Napoleon declared himself emperor of France in 1804.
- The emperor penguin is the tallest penguin species in Antarctica.
emperor
NOUN[/ˈempərər/]
the ruler of an empire, typically holding supreme power
Supreme ruler commanding his empire
The emperor listened as leaders from across the empire came to meet him. (EMPIRE + POWER = EMPEROR → the person with the power to rule an empire)
The emperor became a conqueror, and his legacy lasted forever.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'imperator', originally denoting the supreme commander of the Roman army. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to the highest ruler of an empire. The term itself stems from the Latin verb 'imperare', meaning 'to command'.
Breakdown
imperare (to command) + -tor (one who) = imperator (commander). The -tor suffix denotes an agent noun, transforming the verb into 'one who commands', eventually acquiring the sense of supreme ruler.
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📝Examples
“The emperor's new clothes were invisible, but nobody dared to tell him.”
“Napoleon declared himself emperor of France in 1804.”
“The emperor penguin is the tallest penguin species in Antarctica.”
“Even an emperor needs to brush his teeth every morning.”
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