empire

/ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. 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
   “the British created a great empire”
3. a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
4. a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
5. an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple

Synonyms for empire

• imperium
• conglomerate