Word: Empire

Pronunciation

/ˈempaɪər/

Definitions

• Noun: A large territory that is under the control of a single ruler or government, often consisting of several territories or nations, typically acquired by military conquest or colonization. For example: “The Roman Empire was one of the largest and most enduring in history.”

Noun (Extended)

• A powerful and extensive group, organization, or system that exercises dominion or influence over a vast area or in a particular sphere: “A media empire”, “An empire of hotels across the globe”.

Phrases

• “Empire building”: The process of expanding one’s power or influence, often through aggressive or ambitious actions.
• “Rise and fall of an empire”: Refers to the historical cycle of growth, dominance, and eventual decline of a powerful state or political entity.
• “The sun never sets on the British Empire”: An expression highlighting the vastness and global reach of the British Empire during its peak, where at any given time, it was daytime in at least one of its territories.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Alexander the Great forged an empire that stretched from Greece to India.”
• “She inherited her family’s retail empire and has been working tirelessly to expand it further.”
• “In the early 20th century, the United States began to emerge as an economic empire with interests worldwide.”

Synonyms

• Realm
• Dominion
• Kingdom
• Monarchy
• Confederacy
• Federation
• Sovereignty
• Domain
• Supremacy
• Imperium