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empire

empire /ˈɛmˌpajɚ/ noun
plural empires
empire
/ˈɛmˌpajɚ/
noun
plural empires
Britannica Dictionary definition of EMPIRE
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: a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government
especially : a group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress
: a very large business or group of businesses under the control of one person or company