empire

noun

1. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

Similar word(s): imperium

Definition categories: location, demesne, domain, land

2. a group of countries under a single authority

- the British created a great empire

Definition categories: group, authorities, government, regime

3. a monarchy with an emperor as head of state

Definition categories: group, monarchy

4. a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization

Similar word(s): conglomerate

Definition categories: group, corporation

5. an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple

Definition categories: food