Empire (Noun)
Meaning 1
A monarchy with an emperor as head of state.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meaning 5
A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.