Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empress
noun
/ˈɛmprɪs/
Definition
A female ruler of an empire or a high-ranking female member of royal family.
Examples
- Queen Victoria was an empress during the British Empire’s expansion.
- The empress addressed her subjects from the grand balcony of the palace.
- She was crowned empress in a lavish ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.
Meaning
An empress holds supreme authority, often reigning over multiple kingdoms or territories within an empire.
Synonyms
- monarch
- sovereign
- regent
- queen
