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empire

/ˈɛm.paɪə/

/ˈɛm.paɪr/

empirenoun

empires

/ˈɛm.paɪə/

/ˈɛm.paɪr/

Translations

империя

The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in history.

Римская империя была одной из крупнейших империй в истории.

Additional translations

владычество

государство

Definitions

A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or government.

The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful empires in history.

A large and powerful enterprise or organization under a single domination or control.

He built a business empire from a small startup.

Imperial rule, authority, or dominion.

Ambitious nations vied for empire across the seas.

Synonyms

empireverb

empired

Past Simple

empired

Past Participle

empiring

Gerund

Archaic

Definitions

To rule or dominate as an emperor; to establish or maintain imperial control over.

The conqueror sought to empire the neighboring kingdoms.

Synonyms

empireadjective

/ˈem.paɪə/

/ˈem.paɪr/

Attributive use: relating to or characteristic of an empire

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an empire; imperial.

Her gown had an empire waist inspired by Napoleonic fashion.

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