imperator — meaning in English

English meaning

• commander noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
• emperor noun A male ruler of an empire, typically ranking above a king.
• general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.

Senses

imperator is used for these senses in English:

• commander One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
• emperor Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean the consort of an emperor.
• general (military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]

commander — full definition

1. noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
2. noun A naval officer ranked above lieutenant commander and below captain.
3. noun The person in charge of a group or organization more generally.

emperor — full definition

1. noun A male ruler of an empire, typically ranking above a king.
2. noun A ruler of an empire in general, regardless of gender.

Related Latin words