English / word
empire
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a group of countries or states ruled by a single supreme authority; also a large business domain
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government; a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
In context
01
The Ottoman empire lasted for several centuries.
02
The media company built an international business empire.
Synonyms
kingdom,sovereignty,realm
Antonyms
dependency,colony
Collocations
Roman empire,British empire,build an empire