Glossary

In this section, you will find definitions of terms and keywords that you will find helpful in understanding Civilization and Historical Texts.

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noun

The male sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire: the emperors of Rome.

noun

a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom, as the former British Empire, French Empire, Russian Empire, Byzantine Empire, or Roman Empire.
a government under an emperor or empress.
( often initial capital letter ) the historical period during which a nation is under such a government: a history of the second French empire.