imperator
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pəˈrɑ noun
1.
an absolute or supreme ruler.
2.
(in Imperial Rome) emperor.
3.
(in Republican Rome) a temporary title accorded a victorious general.
Related forms
im·per·a·to·ri·al·ly, adverb
im·pe·ra·tor·ship, noun
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imperator (ˌɪmpəˈrɑːtɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. (in imperial Rome) a title of the emperor |
| b. (in republican Rome) a temporary title of honour bestowed upon a victorious general | |
| 2. | a less common word for emperor |
| [C16: from Latin: commander, from imperāre to command] | |
| imperatorial | |
| —adj | |
| impera'torially | |
| —adv | |
| impe'ratorship | |
| —n | |
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