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- There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun emperor.
An emperor is a man who rules an empire or is the head of state in an empire. The emperor wore a silk robe of burnt orange. Synonyms: ruler , king , monarch , sovereign More Synonyms of emperor
Emperor is a Latin word, derived from the verb imperāre, meaning 'to rule'. The original Latin word was Imperātor, meaning 'ruler'. The term Emperor has been used by many people, in many countries, to describe a ruler who is more powerful than an ordinary King, at least in the opinion of the Emperor, and possibly in the minds of the people he ...
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Noun. emperor (plural emperors) The male monarch or ruler of an empire. In imperial China, it was often a responsibility of the emperor to evaluate his predecessor after the latter's death. Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean the consort of an emperor.
An emperor is a monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife, mother, or a woman who rules in her own right. Emperors are generally recognized to be of a higher honor and rank than kings.
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There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun Roman Emperor. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.