Empire meaning

noun

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

   Synonymsimperium

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

   Synonymsconglomerate

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