emperor
word
/ˈɛmpɝɝ/
EM-pur-ur
/ˈɛmpəɹɐ/
EM-puh-ruh
Definition
An emperor is a male ruler of an empire, usually holding higher rank than a king and governing a very large territory or many peoples.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in history, politics, and fiction. 'Emperor' is specifically male; the female form is 'empress'. It sounds more formal and grand than 'king', and it is common in phrases like 'the Roman Emperor' or 'the emperor of Japan'.
Spanish: emperadorPortuguese (BR): imperadorPortuguese (PT): imperadorChinese (Simplified): 皇帝Chinese (Traditional): 皇帝Hindi: सम्राटArabic: إمبراطورBengali: সম্রাটRussian: императорJapanese: 皇帝Vietnamese: hoàng đếKorean: 황제Turkish: imparatorUrdu: بادشاہ (سلطنت کا) - شہنشاہIndonesian: kaisar - kaisar laki-laki
Example Sentences
The emperor lived in a large palace.
basic
The emperor ruled many lands.
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People bowed to the emperor.
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By the end of the series, the young prince becomes emperor.
natural
He acts like he's some kind of emperor around here.
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The movie shows the emperor as powerful but lonely.
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