empire — a group of countries ruled over by a single monarch, oligarchy, or sovereign state
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of countries ruled over by a single monarch, oligarchy, or sovereign state
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈempaɪər/
Korean meaning: 한 명의 군주나 국가가 통치하는 여러 나라들의 집합체, 제국
Korean pronunciation: 엠-파이어 (강세: 엠)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kitchen empire includes three fridges and a freezer the size of a small room.
- The British Empire once covered a quarter of the world's land surface.
- His pizza delivery empire started with just one bicycle and a dream.
empire
NOUN//ˈempaɪər//
a group of countries ruled over by a single monarch, oligarchy, or sovereign state
a crowned emperor sits on an elaborate golden throne while gesturing toward the vast landscape beyond the balcony. Multiple different kingdoms with distinct architectural styles stretch across rolling hills and valleys below. Royal advisors stand beside the throne holding scrolls and maps showing the various territories under the emperor's control. Each distant kingdom displays different flags and cultural styles, all connected by roads leading back to the central palace. a group of countries ruled over by a single monarch
Empire umpire rules baseball territories with royal authority
The empire falls to fire, cut wire by wire!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imperium' meaning 'command' or 'sovereignty,' derived from the verb 'imperare' (to command). The word entered English through Old French 'empire' in the 12th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's kitchen empire includes three fridges and a freezer the size of a small room.”
“The British Empire once covered a quarter of the world's land surface.”
“His pizza delivery empire started with just one bicycle and a dream.”
“The fashion empire she created employs thousands of people worldwide.”
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