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Definition of Empire
1. Noun. The domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised.
Exact synonyms: Imperium
Generic synonyms: Demesne, Domain, Land
Specialized synonyms: Roman Empire, Egypt, Egyptian Empire, Persia, Persian Empire, Russia, Ottoman Empire, Turkish Empire
Derivative terms: Imperial
Generic synonyms: Demesne, Domain, Land
Specialized synonyms: Roman Empire, Egypt, Egyptian Empire, Persia, Persian Empire, Russia, Ottoman Empire, Turkish Empire
Derivative terms: Imperial
2. Noun. A group of countries under a single authority. "The British created a great empire"
3. Noun. A monarchy with an emperor as head of state.
Generic synonyms: Monarchy
Specialized synonyms: Mogul Empire, Second Empire
Derivative terms: Imperial
Specialized synonyms: Mogul Empire, Second Empire
Derivative terms: Imperial
4. Noun. A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization.
Exact synonyms: Conglomerate
Generic synonyms: Corp, Corporation
Specialized synonyms: Publishing Conglomerate, Publishing Empire
Derivative terms: Conglomerate
Generic synonyms: Corp, Corporation
Specialized synonyms: Publishing Conglomerate, Publishing Empire
Derivative terms: Conglomerate
5. Noun. An eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple.
Definition of Empire
1. n. Supreme power; sovereignty; sway; dominion.
Definition of Empire
1. Noun. A political unit having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations and ruled by a single supreme authority. ¹
2. Noun. A group of states or other territories that owe allegiance to a foreign power. ¹
3. Noun. A state ruled by an emperor. ¹
4. Noun. An expansive and wealthy corporation; e.g. "the McDonalds empire". ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Empire
1. a major political unit [n -S]