Synonyms for

Emperors

Verb / ˈempɜ:ɜ:z / Another word for emperors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

emperor saturniapavonia emperorbutterfly emperormoth

Synonyms by register

Formal

sovereign monarch ruler potentate

Informal

boss big shot kingpin

Literary

august one majesty liege

Antonyms

commoner peasant subject citizen plebeian worker serf

Common collocations

  • Roman emperors
  • Chinese emperors
  • ancient emperors
  • powerful emperors
  • absolute emperors
  • benevolent emperors
  • tyrannical emperors

Word family

noun emperor
verb emperorize
adjective imperial
adverb imperially

Usage note

While 'emperor' refers to a male ruler of an empire, the female equivalent is 'empress'. The term often carries connotations of absolute power and vast dominion.

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