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emperor
[ em-per-er ]
noun
- the male sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire:
the emperors of Rome.
- Chiefly British. a size of drawing or writing paper, 48 × 72 inches (122 × 183 centimeters).
emperor
/ ˈɛmpərə /
noun
- a monarch who rules or reigns over an empire
- Also calledemperor moth any of several large saturniid moths with eyelike markings on each wing, esp Saturnia pavonia of Europe See also giant peacock moth
- See purple emperor
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Derived Forms
- ˈemperorˌship, noun
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Other Words From
- emper·or·ship noun
- pre·emper·or noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of emperor1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of emperor1
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Example Sentences
At times, Mario Cuomo seemed to have the humility of a Jesuit and the goals of an emperor.
That is, of course, unless one has something new to say about the French emperor.
How her role became more “maternal rather than marital,” and branding Hawking an “all-powerful emperor” and “masterly puppeteer.”
The problem, as many an emperor could confirm, is that culminating points are easiest to identify in retrospect.
He also eventually comes around, killing the Emperor and saving his son, Luke.
However, on reaching Spain, the magic of the Emperor's personality soon restored the vigour and prestige of the French arms.
In passing to her own chamber she met the Emperor, and, in the agitation of her maternal fears, told him all that had passed.
The first rail road opened in Brazil, the emperor and empress being present at the inauguration.
At the end of the campaign the Emperor justly rewarded his lieutenant by creating him Prince of Wagram.
The emperor Nicholas of Russia declared, by ukase, his purpose to assist Austria.
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