Meaning
A man who rules an empire, which is a group of countries. An emperor is above a king.
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Word origin
From Latin imperator meaning commander, from imperare meaning to command.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- imperator
- English cognates
- empire, imperial
Grammar
Examples
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An emperor rules more land than a king does.
ruled .
The lands an emperor rules together are called an empire.
.
The title usually passed from father to son.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 8: emperor, merry, zone and 7 more words.