empire

Definition

  • noun: a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one goverment
  • noun: a major political unit having a territory of great extent or a number of territories or peoples under a single sovereign authority
  • synonyms: control, kingdom, sway

Examples

  • He controlled a cattle 'empire' in the heart of Texas.

  • She built a tiny business into a worldwide 'empire'.

  • the Roman 'Empire'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) "...they'll pay through the nose to get it." -"Remember," my father said-- -"Land." It's a pity that he didn't see... ...from such humble beginnings how I've created this empire. An empire. This? How many girls do you know have a park Avenue address like this? park Avenue address, feet below? (..)
    1978 Superman
  • (..) I swear to God, you start throwing the word "right" at me-- What I mean... Was it right to run a drug empire? There is no drug empire. Lying to your son, to all of us-- is that right? What do I have to do to make you believe me? (..)
    2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Confessions Season: 5 Episode 11
  • (..) If you're watching this tape, I'm probably dead-- murdered by my brother-in-law, Hank Schrader. Hank has been building a meth empire for over a year now, and using me as his chemist. Shortly after my th birthday, he asked that I use my chemistry knowledge (..)
    2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Confessions Season: 5 Episode 11