noun
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress
Synonyms
Examples
- the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
noun
a group of countries under a single authority
Examples
- the British created a great empire
noun
a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
noun
a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
Synonyms
noun
an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh
Examples
- used as both an eating and a cooking apple