empire - Definition from the GOVERNMENT topic - POLITICS

Topic: GOVERNMENT

Date:	1200-1300
Language:	Old French
Origin:	Latin imperare; EMPEROR

empire
noun

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[countable]

1PG a group of countries that are all controlled by one ruler or government:

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the Roman empire

2BBC a group of organizations controlled by one person:

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a business empire

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