Synonyms for

Empire

Verb / ˈempaɪɜ: / Another word for empire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of territories or countries under a single authority or ruler

Synonyms & similar words

imperium empire conglomerate kingdom dominion realm sovereignty dynasty regime government authority control command sway rule reign dominance supremacy hegemony ascendancy preeminence superiority mastery

Synonyms by register

Formal

commonwealth dominion realm imperium

Informal

big business powerhouse kingdom

Literary

dominion vastness sovereignty

Antonyms

colony dependency republic commonwealth nation state

Common collocations

  • Roman Empire
  • British Empire
  • vast empire
  • global empire
  • ancient empire
  • expand an empire
  • fall of an empire
  • build an empire

Word family

noun empire
verb emperor
adjective imperial

Usage note

Often refers to a large political unit ruled by an emperor or empress, but can also be used metaphorically for a large business or organization.

Example sentences

  1. The British Empire once controlled a quarter of the world.
  2. Alexander the Great built the largest empire the world had ever seen.
  3. The Aztecs had a vast empire in Central America.
  4. The empire of Japan was led by an emperor.
  5. The Ottoman Empire lasted for over six centuries.

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