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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImperial power
/ɪmˈpɪər.i.əl ˈpaʊ.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The supreme political, military, and economic authority exercised by an empire over its colonies, dominions, or other subject territories.
"The decline of imperial power in the mid-20th century led to widespread decolonization across Africa and Asia." - 2
A state or nation possessing vast global dominance and influence, often backed by formidable military and economic might.
"Historians study how ancient Rome maintained its imperial power through extensive infrastructure and military garrisons."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'imperial', originating from the Latin 'imperialis' (pertaining to an empire or emperor, from 'imperium' meaning command or supreme power), and 'power', derived from the Latin 'posse' via Old French 'poeir'. Historically, it emerged during the height of European colonialism to describe the sovereign authority exercised by an empire over its territories and subordinate nations.
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puissance impériale
Transliteration: /pɥis.ɑ̃s ɛ̃.pe.ʁjal/
"La puissance impériale a étendu son influence à travers le monde."
imperiale Macht
Transliteration: /ɪmpeˈʁi̯aːlə maxt/
"Die imperiale Macht prägte die Kultur der Kolonien."
potenza imperiale
Transliteration: /poˈtɛn.tsa im.peˈrja.le/
"L'impero romano esercitava una vasta potenza imperiale."
poder imperial
Transliteration: /poˈðeɾ im.peˈɾjal/
"El poder imperial disminuyó tras las guerras mundiales."
poder imperial
Transliteration: /puˈdeɾ ĩ.peˈɾjal/
"O poder imperial moldou a geopolítica do século XIX."
साम्राज्यवादी शक्ति
Transliteration: samrajyavadi shakti
"इतिहास में कई देशों ने अपनी साम्राज्यवादी शक्ति का विस्तार किया।"
帝国权力
Transliteration: dìguó quánlì
"历史见证了许多帝国权力的兴衰起伏。"
제국의 권력
Transliteration: jegug-ui gwonryeok
"제국의 권력은 식민지 전역에 걸쳐 행사되었습니다."
帝国の権力
Transliteration: teikoku no kenryoku
"かつて世界中に帝国の権力が広がっていました。"
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