supreme ruler of an empire (noun)

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• emperor — /ˈɛmpərə / (say empuhruh) noun 1. the sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire. 2. (a title of dignity given to certain kings not rulers of empires.) 3. (plural emperor or emperors) any of various Australian fishes of the family Lethrinidae,… …  

• Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… …   Universalium

• biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …   Universalium

• Names of China — In China, common names for China include Zhonghua (中华/中華) and Zhongguo (中国/中國), while Han ( …   Wikipedia

• Hasekura Tsunenaga — In this Japanese name, the family name is Hasekura . Hasekura Rokuemon Tsunenaga (1571–1622) Hasekura s portrait during his mission …   Wikipedia

• imperial — /ɪmˈpɪəriəl / (say im pearreeuhl) adjective 1. of or relating to an empire. 2. of or relating to an emperor or empress. 3. characterising the rule or authority of a sovereign state over its dependencies. 4. of the nature or rank of an emperor or… …  

• em|press — «EHM prihs», noun. 1. the wife of an emperor: »Josephine was empress of France while her husband Napoleon was emperor. 2. a woman who is the ruler of an empire: »Catherine the Great was empress of Russia in her own right and ruled with no emperor …   Useful english dictionary

• India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …   Universalium

• china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …   Universalium

• China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …   Universalium

• Russia — /rush euh/, n. 1. Also called Russian Empire. Russian, Rossiya. a former empire in E Europe and N and W Asia: overthrown by the Russian Revolution 1917. Cap.: St. Petersburg (1703 1917). 2. See Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 3. See Russian… …   Universalium