noun
- plural of empire; large political units consisting of several territories or nations ruled by a single supreme authority
- plural of empire; large commercial organizations or spheres of control
Usage: business context
Examples
- The Roman and Byzantine empires lasted for centuries.
- Many European empires expanded through colonization.
- Ancient empires often controlled vast trade routes.
- The fall of empires can happen surprisingly quickly.
- Media empires control multiple television networks and newspapers.
- Tech empires like Google and Apple dominate the digital landscape.
- Business empires are often built over several generations.