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emperors

/ˈempərərz/ /ˈemprərz/

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noun

The male monarch or ruler of an empire.

Examples :

"The history class learned about the Roman emperors and their powerful rule. "

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Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean when consort to emperor

Examples :

"History books often list great emperors who expanded their empires through conquest and wise rule. "

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noun

(political theory) Specifically, the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire; the world-monarch.

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"The Investiture Controversy was a conflict between the Emperor and the Pope."

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The fourth trump or major arcana card of the tarot deck.

Examples :

"The tarot reader explained that the Emperors card in my reading suggested a need for structure and control in my current situation. "

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A large, relatively valuable marble in children's games.

Examples :

"Maria won the game of marbles because she kept knocking out all the smaller ones with her two emperors. "

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noun

Any fish of the family Lethrinidae.

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"The seafood restaurant offered several types of emperors on their menu, including spangled emperors and longface emperors. "

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Any various butterflies of the subfamily Charaxinae.

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"The butterfly exhibit showcased a diverse collection, including several magnificent emperors with their distinctive wing patterns. "