numinous
of or relating to or characteristic of a numen
numen
a spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion)
mummery
meaningless ceremonies and flattery
interregnum
the time between two reigns, governments, etc.
coalesce
fuse or cause to grow together
absolutism
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
hegemony
the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others
imperialist
of or relating to imperialism
imperialism
a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
