imperial we

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imperial we

  1. Synonym of royal we
    • 1979 April 21, Ray Olson, “Protest”, in Gay Community News, page 4:
      You write, "Many roads lead to Rome. We must each travel the one that suits us best." Your attack on Mehring, on all gay radicals, makes me think that I'm not included in your imperial "We," that my road doesn't lead to Rome.