emperor

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Usage notes 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French empereur, from Latin imperator, emperor or commander, from imperare, to command.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɛmpəɹə/, SAMPA: /"Emp@r\@/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/, SAMPA: /"Emp@r\@`/
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[edit] Noun

emperor (plural emperors)

1. The male monarch or ruler of an empire.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Usage notes

• An emperor is generally addressed as His Imperial Majesty.

[edit] Related terms

• empire
• empress
• imperial
• imperialism
• imperially

[edit] Derived terms

• emperor penguin