empire
/ˈɛmpaɪər/
large dominion
📚 Meanings
- 1.
An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, especially an emperor or empress.
"The Roman Empire lasted for over a thousand years."
- 2.
A large commercial organization or group of companies under single control.
"He built a vast media empire."
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The British Empire once spanned the globe.
The British Empire once spanned the globe.
He inherited a huge shipping empire from his father.
He inherited a huge shipping empire from his father.
The rise and fall of empires is a common theme in history.
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How do you pronounce empire?
empire is pronounced [/ˈɛmpaɪər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does empire mean?
empire means "large dominion". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is empire?
empire is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The British Empire once spanned the globe." — used to mean "large dominion".
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