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

  • (..) I don't understand. I'm fired? Hearing the words ''you've been let go'' is never easy. Change is always scary, but consider the following. Anybody who ever built an empire or changed the world sat where you are now. And it's because they sat there that they were able to do it. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) Take it seriously. I think you're gonna find a lot of good answers in here. I'm sure this is gonna be very helpful, a packet. Thank you. A packet. Well, anybody who ever built an empire or changed the world sat where you are right now. And it's because they sat there they were able to do it. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air