imperator

Meanings

• noun

  A Roman magistrate or military commander, especially the emperor.

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Variants

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imperator , imperatorial , imperators

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Etymology

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From Latin imperare, 'to command'.

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1. The Roman emperor Augustus was the first person to use the title 'imperator' as a permanent title, rather than as a military honorific.

2. The last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustus, was deposed by the Germanic king Odoacer in 476 AD, marking the end of the Western Roman Empire.

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1. consul: Another high-ranking magistrate in ancient Rome, who shared power with the imperator.

2. senatus consultum: A decree of the Roman Senate, which had to be approved by the imperator to become law.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the imperator was the highest military and political office. The imperator had the power to convene the Senate, issue edicts, and command the army. The title was often used by military commanders who had gained the support of their troops and ruled as military dictators. Later, the title became hereditary and was used by the Roman emperors.

How to Memorize "imperator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Roman emperor giving orders to his soldiers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imperator' with the idea of commanding or leading.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'imperator' comes from the Latin word 'imperare', which means 'to command'.

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