1. plural of emperorship; the office, rank, or position of an emperor
Usage: formal; typically used in historical or political contexts
2. plural of emperorship; the period of time during which someone holds the position of emperor
Usage: formal; historical

Examples

• The emperorships of the Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
• Several emperorships were marked by significant military expansion.
• Historians studied the different emperorships to understand political changes.
• The emperorships of the Qing dynasty shaped modern China.
• Multiple emperorships competed for control of the Mediterranean region.
• The transition between emperorships often involved complex succession disputes.