empire

IPA: ˈɛmpaɪɝ

A political unit, typically having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations (especially one comprising one or more kingdoms) and ruled by a single supreme authority.
A political unit ruled by an emperor or empress.
The group of states or other territories that owe allegiance to an imperial power (foreign to them), when distinguished from the native territory of that power; imperial possessions.
An expansive and powerful enterprise under the control of one person or group.
(Absolute) control, dominion, sway.
A census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California, United States.
A census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States.

(fashion, furniture, art) Following or imitating a style popular during the First French Empire (1804–1814).
(of a woman's dress) Having the waistline just below the bust; featuring an empire waist.
(Britain, dated, of wine) Produced in a dependency of the British Empire or Commonwealth of Nations.
Alternative letter-case form of Empire. [(fashion, furniture, art) Following or imitating a style popular during the First French Empire (1804–1814).]

Examples of "empire" in Sentences

The Roman Empire once spanned across vast territories, establishing its dominance in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
The British Empire was known for its colonial expansion and global influence during the 19th and 20th centuries
The Ottoman Empire, also known as the Turkish Empire, ruled over a diverse population in the Middle East and Europe
The Mongol Empire, led by Genghis Khan, was one of the largest contiguous empires in history, stretching from Asia to Eastern Europe
The Spanish Empire was a major colonial power in the Americas, gaining wealth and resources through conquest and trade