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 empire empire /ˈɛmpaɪɝ/

noun

  1. () The domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised  ( imperium , empire )
    the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
  2. () A group of countries under a single authority  ( empire )
    a group of countries under a single authority
     The British created a great empire
    the British created a great empire
  3. A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization  ( conglomerate , empire )
    a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
  4. A monarchy with an emperor as head of state  ( empire )
    a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
     The Roman Empire was one of the most influential in history.
    The Roman Empire was one of the most influential in history.

 Empire

  1. An eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple  ( Empire )
    an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple
     I enjoy eating an Empire apple because of its sweet and crisp taste.
    I enjoy eating an Empire apple because of its sweet and crisp taste.