🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Imperador

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ĩpeɾaˈdoɾ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Emperor/ˈɛmpərər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O imperador anunciou uma nova era de paz."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire.

    "The emperor addressed his subjects from the grand balcony of the palace."
  2. 2

    A title used by certain monarchs, especially in historical contexts.

    "The emperor of Japan has a unique cultural significance in the country."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'emperor' derives from the Latin 'imperator', which was originally a title for a commander in chief. Over time, it evolved to denote the sovereign of an empire, particularly during the Roman Empire, reflecting a shift from military to political authority.

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