(historical) A period of unprecedented colonial expansion by European powers, the United States, and Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A form of state religion in which a god-king is worshipped as a demigod or deity.

Alternative letter-case form of imperial cult

(formal) he; him (in reference to a (male) emperor)

(formal) she; her (in reference to a (female) emperor or empress)

(formal) A term of address used in direct address to an emperor or empress.

(formal) you (in direct address to an emperor or empress)

plural of free imperial city

(historical) A self-ruling city within the Holy Roman Empire that had some autonomy and was represented in the Imperial Diet.

plural of eastern imperial eagle