imperator
Americannoun
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an absolute or supreme ruler.
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(in Imperial Rome) emperor.
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(in Republican Rome) a temporary title accorded a victorious general.
noun
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(in imperial Rome) a title of the emperor
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(in republican Rome) a temporary title of honour bestowed upon a victorious general
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a less common word for emperor
Other Word Forms
- imperatorial adjective
- imperatorially adverb
- imperatorship noun
Etymology
Origin of imperator
1570–80; < Latin imperātor; emperor
Example Sentences
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Experts say the former stands for “Brutus, Imperator,” with imperator referring not to emperor but to commander.
From New York Times
Wearing a mask is one of the easiest things individual people can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is partnering with WarnerMedia in the hopes that fan-favorite characters like Harry Potter, Wonder Woman, the Joker, and Imperator Furiosa can convince people to mask up.
From The Verge
The standalone movie will follow a younger version of Imperator Furiosa, originally portrayed by Charlize Theron.
From The Verge
The 11 percent hybrid in the new paper is a mix between the Emperor angelfish, or Pomacanthus imperator, and the bluering angelfish, Pomacanthus annularis.
From New York Times
Chang noted the film’s strong feminist bent, embodied by Charlize Theron’s now-iconic performance as Imperator Furiosa.
From Los Angeles Times
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