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   em·pire

   /ˈemˌpī(ə)r/

   noun

   • 1. an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress: "the Roman Empire" Similar kingdomrealmdomainterritoryprovincecommonwealthfederationconfederationpowerworld powersuperpowerjurisdictionres publica
   • ▪ supreme political power over several countries when exercised by a single authority: "he encouraged the Greeks in their dream of empire in Asia Minor"
   • ▪ absolute control over a person or group. archaic
   • 2. a large commercial organization owned or controlled by one person or group: "her business empire grew" Similar organizationcorporationmultinationalconglomerateconsortiumcompanybusinessfirmoperationinstitutionestablishmentbody
   • ▪ an extensive operation or sphere of activity controlled by one person or group: "each ministry, each department had its own empire, its own agenda and worked to protect its turf"
   • 3. a variety of apple.

   adjective

   • 1. denoting a style of furniture, decoration, or dress fashionable during the First or (less commonly) the Second Empire in France. The decorative style was neoclassical but marked by an interest in Egyptian and other ancient motifs probably inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaigns.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin imperium, related to imperare ‘to command’ (see emperor).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of EMPIRE is a major political unit having a territory of great extent or a number of territories or peoples under a single sovereign authority; especially : one having an emperor as chief of state.

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   EMPIRE definition: 1. a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country: 2. a very large and…. Learn more.

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   a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom, as the former British Empire, French Empire, Russian Empire, Byzantine Empire, or Roman Empire.

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   EMPIRE meaning: 1. a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country: 2. a very large and…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEMPIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom, as the former British Empire, French Empire, Russian Empire, Byzantine Empire, or Roman Empire

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › EmpireEmpire Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   EMPIRE meaning: 1 : a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government; 2 : a group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › empireEmpire - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An empire is a group of countries or territories that are under the control of a single entity but it can be used figuratively too. She rules her cosmetics empire well, with a solid knowledge of lipsticks, eye shadows, and more.