Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

imperium in imperio

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.87 in modern English

Syllables: im-peri-um in im-pe-rio
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state within a state, inclusive of deep states or other forces which operate with sovereign-like impunity within a polity.

Example Sentences

"...the system of presiding chiefs... was most anomalous,—an imperium in imperio,—and weakened the bond of loyal attachment to the throne. Of what use were the kings of Chow, if they could not do their proper work of government, but must be continually devolving it on one or other of their vassals?"

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin imperium in imperio.

Questions

What does imperium in imperio mean?: A state within a state, inclusive of deep states or other forces which operate with sovereign-like impunity within a polity.
Where does imperium in imperio come from?: Borrowed from Latin imperium in imperio.

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