imperium

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
  2. noun supreme authority; absolute dominion

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin imperium (“power, command”), from imperō (“command, order”), from im- (form of in) + parō (“prepare, arrange; intend”). Doublet of empery and empire.

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Synonyms

empire

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