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imperial

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈpɪriəl/ · UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial means: Connected with an empire or its ruler, such as an emperor or empress.

adjective

EMPIREB2

Connected with an empire or its ruler, such as an emperor or empress.

  • We visited the imperial palace.
  • The imperial family lived behind these walls.
  • The country expanded its imperial power overseas.

Common phrases: imperial palace, imperial power, imperial family

STRONGER BEERC2

Containing more alcohol than the usual version of a beer or similar drink.

  • He ordered an imperial stout.
  • This imperial IPA contains more alcohol than their regular beer.
  • The brewery released two imperial ales this winter.

Common phrases: imperial stout, imperial ipa, imperial lager

Questions about imperial

What does imperial mean?

Connected with an empire or its ruler, such as an emperor or empress.

What is imperial in other languages?

Türkçe: imparatorlukla ilgili · Español: imperial · Français: impérial · Deutsch: kaiserlich · Italiano: imperiale · 日本語: 帝国の

How do you pronounce imperial?

In American English /ɪmˈpɪriəl/; in British English /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/.

How do you use imperial in a sentence?

We visited the imperial palace. The imperial family lived behind these walls.

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