definition of
[empire]

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

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

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

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

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