emperor
emperor — noun
1. An emperor is a man who leads and controls a very large group of countries calle
An emperor is a man who leads and controls a very large group of countries called an empire.
Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to the city of Byzantium.
Emperor + proper name (e.g., Emperor Constantine)
The emperor's decree ordered all farmers to pay higher taxes that year.
possessive: the emperor's + decree / order / crown
When the emperor visited the coastal provinces, thousands of people lined the streets to greet him.
No one dared to disagree with the emperor, even when they thought his decision was unwise.
- monarch
A more general term that covers kings, queens, emperors, and empresses regardless of the size of the territory.
- sovereign
A formal, legal term for the supreme ruler of a state, emphasising absolute authority rather than the size of the territory.
- Caesar
A historical title used for Roman emperors, now sometimes used generally for any all-powerful ruler but with a Western focus.
文法句型
Emperor + [name] (e.g., Emperor Hirohito)
the emperor + of + [empire/region]
the emperor's + [noun]
用法筆記
Emperor is the title for the ruler of an empire, which is typically larger and more powerful than a kingdom. The female equivalent is empress. In modern times, very few emperors remain — Japan is the only country whose head of state still holds this title.