1. The domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
   "The Roman Empire at its height stretched from Britain to Egypt";
   - imperium
    
2. A monarchy with an emperor as head of state
   "The Roman Empire at its height spanned three continents"
    
3. A group of countries under a single authority
   "the British created a great empire"
    
4. A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
   "He built a business empire spanning multiple industries";
   - conglomerate

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

Derived forms: empires

Type of: authorities, corp, corporation, demesne, dessert apple, domain, eating apple, government, land, monarchy, regime

Encyclopedia: Empire, OR