|
|
- pronunciation:
- em
paIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a single political unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of an aggregate of nations or peoples.
The tsar expanded the Russian empire to the east. |
| definition 2: |
the government of such a unit, or the historical period in which it existed.
These lands were under control of the Ottoman Empire.Many were enslaved during the Roman Empire. |
| definition 3: |
an extensive range of enterprises or activities under the authority of one person or a central organization.
He founded a publishing empire and became extremely wealthy. |
| related words: |
domain, kingdom |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
(cap.) of or pertaining to styles in architecture, clothing, and home furnishings prevalent in France during the first empire under Napoleon I.
I'm not fond of these dresses with a high Empire waistline. |
|
|