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    Imperio (en. Empire)

    /imˈpeɾjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of territories and nations that are under the same government.
    The Roman empire was one of the greatest in history.
    El imperio romano fue uno de los más grandes de la historia.
    Supreme power or authority over something.
    His empire in the business world is undisputed.
    Su imperio en el mundo empresarial es indiscutible.
    Dominance or control over something.
    The empire of science has advanced greatly in recent decades.
    El imperio de la ciencia ha avanzado enormemente en las últimas décadas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imperium', which means 'power' or 'authority'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rule of law
    Principle that establishes that everyone must submit to the law.
    imperio de la ley
    reign of fear
    Situation in which control is exercised through intimidation.
    imperio del miedo
    under the empire of
    Under the dominance of an idea or influence.
    bajo el imperio de

    Related Words

    imperial
    Related to an empire.
    imperial
    empress
    Woman who wields power in an empire.
    imperatriz
    imperialism
    Policy of dominance and control over other peoples or territories.
    imperialismo

    Slang Meanings

    Great influence in a specific context.
    That businessman has an empire in the tech world.
    Ese empresario tiene un imperio en el mundo tecnológico.
    A system that controls everything in a certain area.
    That club has an empire in the local music scene.
    Ese club tiene un imperio en la música local.