Meaning & use
imperator
In ancient Rome, a title granted to a victorious military commander, later used by emperors.
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The Senate awarded the general the title of imperator after his decisive victory.
Augustus eventually adopted imperator as part of his official imperial titles.
A note on using this word
Imperator is the Latin root of the English word emperor, though it originally honored a successful commander rather than a ruler.
Words with a similar meaning
commander
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