imperial
Translation
relating to an empire, majestic, relating to the imperial system
Examples
This is a relic from the imperial era.
This is a relic from the era of the empire.
The palace had a certain imperial grandeur.
The palace had a certain majestic grandeur.
The UK uses both imperial and metric systems.
The UK uses both the imperial and metric systems of measurement.
Grammar Patterns
imperial ((noun)) relating to an empire imperial power.
the imperial ((system)) the system of weights and measures The UK uses the imperial system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: majestic, grand, regal, stately
Etymology
From Latin `imperialis` (of the empire), from `imperium` (empire, command).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'emperor' living in an 'imperial' palace. The word connects directly to 'empire'.