Definition of IMPERIUM

imperium

Meanings

Plural: imperia, imperiums

Noun

  • the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
  • supreme authority; absolute dominion
  • Supreme power; dominion.
  • The right to command the force of the state; sovereignty.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin imperium (“power, command”), from imperō (“command, order”), from im- (form of in) + parō (“prepare, arrange; intend”). Doublet of empery and empire.

Synonyms

empire

Scrabble Score: 14

imperium is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
imperium is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 18

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