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em·pire Listen to audio/ˈɛmˌpajɚ/ noun
plural em·pires
[count] 1 : a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one goverment ; especially : a group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress
the Roman Empire
2 : a very large business or group of businesses under the control of one person or company
She built a tiny business into a worldwide empire. He controlled a cattle empire in the heart of Texas. a media empire

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