Looking for the meaning of the word EMPIRES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EMPIRES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Empire
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin imperium, related to imperare ‘to command’ (see emperor)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛmpʌɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state
Short Definition:group of states ruled by state or ruler
Examples:- the Roman Empire
Definition:
a large commercial organization owned or controlled by one person or group
Short Definition:commercial organization
Examples:- her business empire grew
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 13
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 11
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 11
