The term "emperor" refers to a male ruler, usually with extensive authority or power. It can also refer to an animal (such as a penguin) that is covered in feathers resembling an empress's attire.
Usage examples
The emperor ruled over the vast empire with an iron fist.
The emperor was known for his extravagant lifestyle and opulent palace.
During his reign, the emperor conquered several neighboring kingdoms.
The emperor issued a decree that all citizens must pay taxes for the betterment of the empire.
The emperor appointed several ministers to assist in governing the empire.
The emperor held court and received ambassadors from foreign countries.
The emperor's portrait was displayed prominently in every government building.
The emperor's coronation ceremony was attended by thousands of spectators.
The emperor was revered by his subjects as a god-like figure.
The emperor's death led to a period of mourning throughout the empire.
Highly regarded as both a novelist and a short story writer, Ethan Canin has ranged in his career from the short stories of Emperor of the Air to the novellas of The Palace Thief, from the short novel Carry Me Across the... (more) (bookbrowse.com)
In the second half of the tenth century and in the first half of the eleventh it was augmented by the policies of monarchs who bore the designation of Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation. (religion-online.org)
There, he had observed the heroic status of Roman antiquity, and admired the portraits of emperors in the collection of the Capitoline Museum. (christies.com)