imperium
Example Sentences
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In Poland — a nation held captive in the totalitarian Soviet imperium for decades before leading the struggle to break those chains and rejoin Europe — ideas of heroism and sacrifice endured.
From New York Times
He attacked because he wanted to rebuild the old Soviet imperium and because he believed — foolishly — that he was going to win.
From Washington Post
The memory of the 18th-century commander is vivid for those in the Kremlin bent on restoring the Russian imperium.
From New York Times
The memory of the 18th-century conqueror is vivid for those in the Kremlin bent on restoring the Russian imperium.
From New York Times
The Soviet imperium collapsed in 1991, its ending embraced by the West as a victory for freedom and liberal democracy.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
