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imperator
im·pe·ra·tor [ ìmpə rtər, 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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