imperatorial
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to a commander-in-chief: "imperatorial" pertains to the authority, office, or dignity of a military commander, especially in ancient Rome.
- Imperial, of an emperor: In historical contexts, "imperatorial" also describes things belonging to or characteristic of an emperor.
Usage Examples
- (He took on the authority of a supreme commander.)
- (The order came directly from the emperor.)
- (Coins displayed titles of commanders or emperors.)
Advanced Usage
"imperatorial salute": a formal greeting or gesture acknowledging a commander's authority.
- The legion gave the imperatorial salute as their general passed. (They performed a formal military greeting.)
"imperatorial province": a Roman province under the direct command of the emperor or a military governor.
- Syria was an imperatorial province during the early empire. (It was ruled directly by the emperor's appointee.)
Variants and Related Words
Imperator (n): a commander-in-chief, especially in ancient Rome; later, a title for the emperor.
- The senate hailed him as imperator after the campaign. (They gave him the title of commander.)
Imperatorial (adj): as defined above.
Synonyms
- Commanding: having or showing the authority of a leader.
- Imperial: relating to an emperor or empire.
- Authoritative: possessing or exercising power.
Related Idioms
- Imperatorial purple: a phrase referring to the purple robe worn by Roman emperors as a symbol of authority.
- He donned the imperatorial purple, signaling his claim to the throne. (He wore the emperor's purple robe.)
Notes
- This word is rare in modern English and is primarily used in historical or classical studies. It is often encountered in discussions of Roman military and political structures.