emperor

noun
UK: /ˈempərə/
US: /ˈempərər/

  1. A male ruler of an empire, who usually inherits the position or takes it by force.

    1. The emperor lived in a very big palace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The emperor's reign was marked by both prosperity and constant border conflicts. [ ] [ ]

  2. A powerful leader or someone who has great influence in a particular area.

    1. He became the emperor of the technology company. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is considered the emperor of fashion design for her innovative creations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ruler monarch sovereign leader

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emperor" in English means: A male ruler of an empire, who usually inherits the position or takes it by force., A powerful leader or someone who has great influence in a particular area..

The phonetic transcription of "emperor" is /ˈempərə/ in British English and /ˈempərər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emperor": ruler, monarch, sovereign, leader.

Example usage of "emperor": "The emperor lived in a very big palace.". More examples on the page.