emperor
Translation
emperor
Examples
The Roman emperor ruled a vast empire.
The Roman emperor ruled a vast empire.
The emperor of Japan has a ceremonial role.
The emperor of Japan has a ceremonial role.
Grammar Patterns
((emperor)) ((of a place)) the ruler of an empire He was the emperor of Rome.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruler, monarch, sovereign
Etymology
From Latin 'imperator', meaning "commander", from 'imperare' "to command".
Memory Tips
An emperor is the ruler of an empire. Both words start with "emp-".