em·pire ˈemˌpī(ə)r/ noun 1. an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly esp. an emperor or empress. the Roman Empire synonyms: kingdom, realm, domain, territory, imperium; More a large commercial organization owned or controlled by one person or group. her business empire grew synonyms: organization, corporation, multinational, conglomerate, consortium, company, business, firm, operation More an extensive operation or sphere of activity controlled by one person or group. the kitchen had once been the ladies empire supreme political power over several countries when exercised by a single authority. he encouraged the Greeks in their dream of empire in Asia Minor synonyms: power, rule, ascendancy, supremacy, command, control, authority, sway, dominance, domination, dominion More archaic absolute control over a person or group. 2. a variety of apple. adjective adjective: Empire; adjective: empire ämˈpi(ə)r/ 1. denoting a style of furniture, decoration, or dress fashionable during the First or (less commonly) the Second Empire in France. The decorative style was neoclassical but marked by an interest in Egyptian and other ancient motifs probably inspired by Napoleons Egyptian campaigns.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:58:07 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015