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Empire (Noun)

Meaning 1

A monarchy with an emperor as head of state.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Related Words

  • Imperial (adjective)

Meaning 2

A group of countries under a single authority; "the British created a great empire".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The ancient Roman Empire stretched from Britain to Egypt, leaving a lasting legacy in architecture, law, and language.
  • In the 18th century, the French established an empire in North America that rivaled the British.
  • The decline of the empire marked the end of a era of colonial dominance.
  • Throughout history, empires have risen and fallen, each leaving behind a unique cultural footprint.
  • At its peak, the Ottoman Empire spanned parts of three continents and included a vast array of ethnic and linguistic groups.

Hypernyms

  • Authorities
  • Regime

Meaning 3

An eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Hypernyms

  • Dessert Apple

Meaning 4

The domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The emperor's empire stretched from the coastline of one continent to the mountains of another.
  • The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and influential in history.
  • She was the queen of a vast empire that spanned multiple continents and cultures.
  • As the last remnants of the empire fell, the emperor was forced to flee his palace.
  • The British Empire once controlled a quarter of the world's land and population.

Synonyms

  • Imperium

Hypernyms

  • Demesne
  • Land

Related Words

  • Imperial (adjective)

Meaning 5

A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

  • Conglomerate

Hypernyms

  • Corporation

Hyponyms

  • Publishing Conglomerate
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