empire

Meanings

• noun

  A large territorial entity that is ruled over by an emperor or an authoritarian government.

  - "The Roman Empire was a powerful state that existed from 27 BC to 1453 AD."
  - "The British Empire was a global power from the 16th to the 20th century."
  - "The Soviet Empire collapsed in 1991."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛmˌpaɪɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with empire
empire , sphere , pyre , higher , tire , quire

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Variants

List of all variants of empire that leads to same result
empire , empires , Empire , Empire Day , Holy Roman Empire , Holy Roman Empires , Second Empire , Second Empires , British Empire , Celestial Empire , Inland Empire , Moghul Empire , Mogul Empire , Mughal Empire

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Etymology

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From Old French empire, from Latin imperium 'rule, authority'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest empire in history was the Mongol Empire, which at its height covered approximately 30 million square miles.

2. The term 'empire' is derived from the Latin word 'imperium', meaning 'rule' or 'command'.

3. The last Roman Emperor was deposed in 1453, marking the end of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the modern era.

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Related Concepts

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1. Imperialism: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

2. Monarchy: A form of government in which a single person, often a king or queen, holds power.

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Culture

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The concept of empire has been a significant part of human history, with various empires shaping the world through their political, economic, and military power. Empires have been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music, and have left lasting cultural legacies.

How to Memorize "empire"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large map with various territories ruled by a single entity.
   - Visualize a powerful ruler sitting on a throne, surrounded by his subjects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a powerful ruler or a large territory.
   - Think of the Roman Colosseum or the British Crown as symbols of empire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Empire starts with the letter 'E', as in 'Elephant' - think of an 'Elephant' ruling over a 'Herd' of territories.

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