Imperial
adjective
Relating to an empire or an emperor.
The imperial rule lasted for several centuries.
Often appears as...
- imperial power
- imperial rule
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Historical
adjective
Very large or powerful.
An imperial gallon is bigger than a US gallon.
Often appears as...
- imperial gallon
- imperial system
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Technical
adjective
Proud and domineering.
She has an imperial manner that can be off-putting.
Often appears as...
- imperial manner
- imperial attitude
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Disapproving
noun
A small pointed beard growing below the lower lip.
He wore a small imperial, which added to his stylish look.
Often appears as...
- wear an imperial
- grow an imperial
adjective
Relating to an empire or an emperor.
The imperial rule lasted for several centuries.
Often appears as...
- imperial power
- imperial rule
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Very large or powerful.
An imperial gallon is bigger than a US gallon.
Often appears as...
- imperial gallon
- imperial system
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Proud and domineering.
She has an imperial manner that can be off-putting.
Often appears as...
- imperial manner
- imperial attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A small pointed beard growing below the lower lip.
He wore a small imperial, which added to his stylish look.
Often appears as...
- wear an imperial
- grow an imperial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Usage
Used often in history contexts to discuss periods of empires and their influence.
The imperial era is marked by both progress and conflict.
Pro Tip 2/3Monarchical Association
Commonly linked with royalty, suggesting authority and command over regions.
The imperial crown symbolizes the monarch's reign over the kingdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Implications
Implies absolute power and often used to describe authoritative actions or decrees.
The imperial decree changed the course of the nation's history.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Usage
Used often in history contexts to discuss periods of empires and their influence.
The imperial era is marked by both progress and conflict.
Pro Tip 2/3Monarchical Association
Commonly linked with royalty, suggesting authority and command over regions.
The imperial crown symbolizes the monarch's reign over the kingdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Implications
Implies absolute power and often used to describe authoritative actions or decrees.
The imperial decree changed the course of the nation's history.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Usage
Used often in history contexts to discuss periods of empires and their influence.
The imperial era is marked by both progress and conflict.
Pro Tip 2/3Monarchical Association
Commonly linked with royalty, suggesting authority and command over regions.
The imperial crown symbolizes the monarch's reign over the kingdom.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Implications
Implies absolute power and often used to describe authoritative actions or decrees.
The imperial decree changed the course of the nation's history.
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Video examples
Symmetry, reality's...
in everything uniformity is undesirable leaving something incomplete makes it interesting and gives one the feeling that there is room for growth even when building the imperial palace they always leave one place unfinished but if I had to choose one building in the world to be cast out on the desert island to live
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It's a church. It's a...
proclaiming that it would be the new imperial mosque. The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary,
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The princess who rewrote...
began to pay off, restoring many of the empire’s former territories. As her father aged, Anna and her husband helped her parents with their imperial duties. During this time, Anna reportedly advocated for just treatment of the people in their disputes with the government.
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Ancient Rome 101 PIPE...
to become a super power and helped shape what would become known as western civilization. The lifespan of ancient Rome can be divided into three major periods, the regal, the republican, and the imperial. During the regal period, Rome was monarchical
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Wade Davis: Into the...
Darjeeling young husband who was both Saint mystic visionary and spy had to find another place to fire the British imagination the imperial venture and he saw from compose on this extraordinary mountain hovering over the universe and
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Niall Ferguson: The 6...
58 percent of the world's territory, about the same percentage of its population, and a really huge, nearly three-quarters share of global economic output. And notice, most of that went to the motherland, to the imperial metropoles,
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The rise and fall of the...
A hidden organ would make the lions roar as guests fell on their knees. Golden birds sung from a nearby golden tree. Medieval Roman engineers even used hydraulic engines to raise the imperial throne high into the air.
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The Life of a Photograph...
what are you doing in this class he said I want to be a photographer I've always wanted to be a photographer it is my passion the imperial palace story was the last story that I did for National
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Revolutions 101 PIPE...
by the state's defeats in World War I. The nation's power vacuum then led to revolts that replaced Russia's imperial state and created the world's first communist regime.
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Final Question PIPE...
name was the imperial capital of Vietnam for more than a century name this city which is still an important cultural center
Video examples
Symmetry, reality's...
in everything uniformity is undesirable leaving something incomplete makes it interesting and gives one the feeling that there is room for growth even when building the imperial palace they always leave one place unfinished but if I had to choose one building in the world to be cast out on the desert island to live
Video examples
It's a church. It's a...
proclaiming that it would be the new imperial mosque. The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary,
Video examples
The princess who rewrote...
began to pay off, restoring many of the empire’s former territories. As her father aged, Anna and her husband helped her parents with their imperial duties. During this time, Anna reportedly advocated for just treatment of the people in their disputes with the government.
Video examples
Ancient Rome 101 PIPE...
to become a super power and helped shape what would become known as western civilization. The lifespan of ancient Rome can be divided into three major periods, the regal, the republican, and the imperial. During the regal period, Rome was monarchical
Video examples
Wade Davis: Into the...
Darjeeling young husband who was both Saint mystic visionary and spy had to find another place to fire the British imagination the imperial venture and he saw from compose on this extraordinary mountain hovering over the universe and
Video examples
Niall Ferguson: The 6...
58 percent of the world's territory, about the same percentage of its population, and a really huge, nearly three-quarters share of global economic output. And notice, most of that went to the motherland, to the imperial metropoles,
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
A hidden organ would make the lions roar as guests fell on their knees. Golden birds sung from a nearby golden tree. Medieval Roman engineers even used hydraulic engines to raise the imperial throne high into the air.
Video examples
The Life of a Photograph...
what are you doing in this class he said I want to be a photographer I've always wanted to be a photographer it is my passion the imperial palace story was the last story that I did for National
Video examples
Revolutions 101 PIPE...
by the state's defeats in World War I. The nation's power vacuum then led to revolts that replaced Russia's imperial state and created the world's first communist regime.
Video examples
Final Question PIPE...
name was the imperial capital of Vietnam for more than a century name this city which is still an important cultural center
Example 1 of 10
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David Mamet
American Dramatist
Obama is a tyrant the same way FDR was a tyrant. He has a view of presidential power that states: the government is in control of the country, and the president is in charge of the government. He's taken an imperial view of the presidency.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
But if Russia is to be part of this larger zone of peace it cannot bring into it its imperial baggage. It cannot bring into it a policy of genocide against the Chechens, and cannot kill journalists, and it cannot repress the mass media.
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Romesh Gunesekera
Sri Lankan Author
To come to England in the 1970s was to return to this strange other-world of half-known history. I found the imperial architecture curiously familiar: the post office, the town hall, the botanic gardens.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.
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Apollonius of Tyana
Greek Philosopher
Nero may have understood how to tune his cithern, but he disgraced his imperial office both by slackening and by tightening the strings.
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Zhang Zhidong
Chinese Politician
The imperial province should have a university, the prefectures should have colleges, and the counties should have day schools.
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Faye Wattleton
Sociologist
A woman who places a high priority on performance and excellence is seen as imperial. A man is seen as demanding and tough.
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Joshua Wong
Chinese Activist
Beijing's imperial reach extends far and wide, from Taiwan and Xinjiang to the South China Sea and beyond.
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Iain McGilchrist
British Writer
The imperial vastness of late Roman architecture was made possible by the invention of concrete.
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
Cynicism is something which has become symbolic of imperial policy.
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David Mamet
American Dramatist
Obama is a tyrant the same way FDR was a tyrant. He has a view of presidential power that states: the government is in control of the country, and the president is in charge of the government. He's taken an imperial view of the presidency.
Quote examples
Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
But if Russia is to be part of this larger zone of peace it cannot bring into it its imperial baggage. It cannot bring into it a policy of genocide against the Chechens, and cannot kill journalists, and it cannot repress the mass media.
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Romesh Gunesekera
Sri Lankan Author
To come to England in the 1970s was to return to this strange other-world of half-known history. I found the imperial architecture curiously familiar: the post office, the town hall, the botanic gardens.
Quote examples
Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.
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Apollonius of Tyana
Greek Philosopher
Nero may have understood how to tune his cithern, but he disgraced his imperial office both by slackening and by tightening the strings.
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Zhang Zhidong
Chinese Politician
The imperial province should have a university, the prefectures should have colleges, and the counties should have day schools.
Quote examples
Faye Wattleton
Sociologist
A woman who places a high priority on performance and excellence is seen as imperial. A man is seen as demanding and tough.
Quote examples
Joshua Wong
Chinese Activist
Beijing's imperial reach extends far and wide, from Taiwan and Xinjiang to the South China Sea and beyond.
Quote examples
Iain McGilchrist
British Writer
The imperial vastness of late Roman architecture was made possible by the invention of concrete.
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
Cynicism is something which has become symbolic of imperial policy.
Example 1 of 10
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