definition of
[Empire]

[1] #1 Empire n. [empire, imperium] the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised. wn

[2] #2 Empire n. [empire] a group of countries under a single authority; "the British created a great empire". wn

[3] #3 Empire n. [empire] a monarchy with an emperor as head of state. wn

[4] #4 Empire n. [conglomerate, empire] a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization. wn

[5] #5 Empire n. an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple. wn