B2noun 2K

Empire

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈempaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈempaɪər/"]/

Meaning of Empire

a group of countries or states that are controlled by one leader or government

In simple words: A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government.

Empire in a sentence

• The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in history.
• She built a business empire from scratch, starting with just a small shop.
• The British Empire once controlled territories across several continents.
• The gaming company grew into an empire by acquiring several smaller studios.
• Historical empires often expanded through conquest and political alliances.
• The empire of technology giants influences markets worldwide.

How to use Empire

Used in conversations about history or politics. Avoid when discussing personal stories or informal topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'empire' as a 'camp' led by a powerful leader!

Related words

Collocations with Empire

• big
• great
• large
• establish
• found
• destroy
• grow
• collapse
• crumble
• building
• builder
• the break-up of an empire
• the decline of an empire
• the fall of an empire
• big
• huge
• large
• build
• build up
• create
• collapse
• crumble
• the collapse of an empire

Synonyms for Empire

• kingdom
• realm
• dominance
• territory
• sovereignty

Opposites of Empire

• anarchy
• disunity

Common mistakes with Empire

• Confused with 'empire' vs 'imperium' (different contexts)
• Used in singular when talking about collective nations (it’s 'empires' when plural)
• Mispronounced as 'em-pire' instead of 'em-pai-er'

Frequently asked questions about Empire

What does Empire mean?

A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government.

What is the definition of Empire?

a group of countries or states that are controlled by one leader or government

How do you use Empire in a sentence?

The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in history.

Can you give another example of Empire?

She built a business empire from scratch, starting with just a small shop.

What are synonyms for Empire?

Common alternatives include kingdom, realm, dominance, territory, sovereignty.

What is the opposite of Empire?

Opposite meanings include anarchy, disunity.

What words go with Empire?

It commonly pairs with big, great, large, establish, found, destroy, grow, collapse, crumble, building, builder, the break-up of an empire, the decline of an empire, the fall of an empire, big, huge, large, build, build up, create, collapse, crumble, the collapse of an empire.

What are common mistakes when using Empire?

Confused with 'empire' vs 'imperium' (different contexts) Used in singular when talking about collective nations (it’s 'empires' when plural) Mispronounced as 'em-pire' instead of 'em-pai-er'

How do you pronounce Empire?

US: /["/ˈempaɪər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈempaɪə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Empire?

Used in conversations about history or politics. Avoid when discussing personal stories or informal topics.

What CEFR level is Empire?

"Empire" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.