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Empress
01
a woman who is the sovereign ruler of an empire, wielding supreme authority
Examples
The empress expanded her empire through strategic alliances.
History remembers the empress for her reforms in education and trade.
1.1
the wife or widow of an emperor, often holding ceremonial or influential roles
Examples
The empress accompanied the emperor at all state events.
After the emperor 's death, the empress retired from public life.
