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Definition of empress

empress

/ˈɛm.prɪs/
em · press
Plural:empresses
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Adjective:imperial
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• noun

1

A female sovereign who rules over an empire in her own right, or the wife or widow of a reigning emperor.

Example

"The empress oversaw a vast expansion of the empire's borders and patronized the arts throughout her thirty-year reign."

2

A woman who holds preeminent power, authority, or influence within a particular sphere or activity.

Example

"Known across the industry as the empress of modern fashion, her approval could make or break a young designer's career."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 12th century from Old French empereis, ultimately from Latin imperatrix, the feminine form of imperator ('commander' or 'emperor'), derived from imperare ('to command').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Empress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/empress
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