empire

A large group of countries or lands controlled by one powerful state.

• The empire controlled many countries.
• Its army expanded the empire eastward.
• Several former colonies became independent when the empire ended.

Common phrases: Roman empire, colonial empire, build an empire, expanding empire

A large collection of businesses, property, or other sources of power controlled by one person or group.

• She built a business empire.
• His media empire includes newspapers and television stations.
• They sold part of their property empire last year.

Similar words: business group

Common phrases: business empire, media empire, build an empire

A country or group of lands ruled by an emperor or empress.

• An empress ruled the empire.
• The emperor inherited a troubled empire.
• Several dynasties ruled this empire over the centuries.

Common phrases: ancient empire, rule an empire, imperial empire