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Definition of empire

empire

/ˈɛm.paɪ.ər/
em · pire
Adverb:imperially
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Plural:empires
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Adjective:imperial
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• noun

1

An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.

Example

"The Roman Empire once stretched across much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East."

2

A large commercial organization owned or controlled by one person or group.

Example

"Over three decades, she built a global media empire from a single local newspaper."

3

Supreme political power or absolute sovereignty over a wide territory.

Example

"Rival dynasties competed fiercely for empire over the fertile river valleys."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French 'empire' from Latin 'imperium' ('a rule, command, supreme authority'), derived from 'imperare' ('to command, order'), from 'in-' ('in, upon') and 'parare' ('to order, prepare').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Empire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/empire
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