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imperator

noun im·pe·ra·tor \ˌim-pə-ˈrä-tər, -ˌtȯr\

Definition of IMPERATOR

:  a commander in chief or emperor of the ancient Romans
— im·per·a·to·ri·al \(ˌ)im-ˌper-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective
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Origin of IMPERATOR

Latin — more at emperor
First Known Use: circa 1580

Rhymes with IMPERATOR

above water, alma mater, casual water, Derwent Water, heavy water, holy water, in deep water, milk-and-water, mineral water, quinine water, river otter, running water, soda water, teeter-totter, toilet water, tonic water, underwater

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