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imperator
im·pe·ra·tor
[
ìmpə rtər,
ìmpə r tàwr
]
(
plural
im·pe·ra·tors
)
noun
Definition:
1.
Roman general:
a victorious military commander during the time of the Roman Republic
2.
Roman emperor:
the head of state of the Roman Empire
3.
absolute ruler:
an absolute ruler or commander
[
Mid-16th century. < Latin, "commander" <
imperare
(see
imperative
)
]
im·per·a·to·ri·al
[
im pèrrə táwree əl
]
adjective
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im·per·a·to·ri·al [ im pèrrə táwree əl ] adjective
