Meaning & Definition of Empire in English
English⟶
Empire
/ɛmpaɪər/
noun
1. The domain ruled by an emperor or empress
- The region over which imperial dominion is exercised
synonym:
- empire,
- imperium
2. A group of countries under a single authority
- "The british created a great empire"
synonym:
- empire
3. A monarchy with an emperor as head of state
synonym:
- empire
4. A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
synonym:
- conglomerate,
- empire
5. An eating apple that somewhat resembles a mcintosh
- Used as both an eating and a cooking apple
synonym:
- Empire
Examples of using
In 100 Antonio de Nebrija said that language is the handmaiden of empire.
Romans did not wish for the fall of their empire, but it happened.
The empire strikes back.