noun
- Plural of imperium; supreme power or authority, especially over a territory or people; empire or dominion.
Usage: formal; often used in historical or political contexts
Examples
- The Roman imperiums expanded across three continents over centuries.
- Medieval European imperiums competed for control of trade routes.
- The collapse of several imperiums reshaped the political map of Asia.
- Ancient imperiums relied on military strength and administrative systems.
- Different imperiums had distinct cultural and legal traditions.