noun
- plural of imperator; Roman military commanders who held supreme authority, especially those who later became emperors
Usage: historical
Examples
- The imperators of Rome wielded both military and political power.
- Julius Caesar and Augustus were among the most famous imperators in Roman history.
- The title of imperator was originally given to victorious military commanders.
- Many imperators used their military success to gain political control.
- The Roman Senate often clashed with powerful imperators over authority.
- These imperators transformed the Roman Republic into an empire.