'Empire' definitions:

Definition of 'empire'

(from WordNet)
noun
The domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised [syn: empire, imperium]
noun
A group of countries under a single authority; "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 [syn: conglomerate, empire]
noun
An eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple

Definition of 'Empire'

From: GCIDE
  • Empire \Em"pire\, n. [F., fr. L. imperium a command, sovereignty, dominion, empire, fr. imperare. See Emperor; cf. Imperial.]
  • 1. Supreme power; sovereignty; sway; dominion. "The empire of the sea." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Over hell extend His empire, and with iron scepter rule. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The dominion of an emperor; the territory or countries under the jurisdiction and dominion of an emperor (rarely of a king), usually of greater extent than a kingdom, always comprising a variety in the nationality of, or the forms of administration in, constituent and subordinate portions; as, the Austrian empire. [1913 Webster]
  • Empire carries with it the idea of a vast and complicated government. --C. J. Smith. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Any dominion; supreme control; governing influence; rule; sway; as, the empire of mind or of reason. "Under the empire of facts." --M. Arnold. [1913 Webster]
  • Another force which, in the Middle Ages, shared with chivalry the empire over the minds of men. --A. W. Ward. [1913 Webster]
  • Celestial empire. See under Celestial.
  • Empire City, a common designation of the city of New York.
  • Empire State, a common designation of the State of New York.
  • Syn: Sway; dominion; rule; control; reign; sovereignty; government; kingdom; realm; state. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'empire'

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Empire, CA -- U.S. Census Designated Place in California

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Empire, CA -- U.S. Census Designated Place in California
Population (2000) :
3903
Housing Units (2000) :
1214
Land area (2000) :
1.584183 sq. miles (4.103015 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
1.584183 sq. miles (4.103015 sq. km)
FIPS code :
22622
Located within :
California (CA), FIPS 06
Location :
37.644298 N, 120.907592 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

Empire, CO -- U.S. town in Colorado

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Empire, CO -- U.S. town in Colorado
Population (2000) :
355
Housing Units (2000) :
179
Land area (2000) :
0.252498 sq. miles (0.653967 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.252498 sq. miles (0.653967 sq. km)
FIPS code :
24620
Located within :
Colorado (CO), FIPS 08
Location :
39.760319 N, 105.682995 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

Empire, OH -- U.S. village in Ohio

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Empire, OH -- U.S. village in Ohio
Population (2000) :
300
Housing Units (2000) :
139
Land area (2000) :
0.328554 sq. miles (0.850952 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.328554 sq. miles (0.850952 sq. km)
FIPS code :
25368
Located within :
Ohio (OH), FIPS 39
Location :
40.510729 N, 80.623446 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

Empire, LA -- U.S. Census Designated Place in Louisiana

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Empire, LA -- U.S. Census Designated Place in Louisiana
Population (2000) :
2211
Housing Units (2000) :
923
Land area (2000) :
5.321991 sq. miles (13.783894 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
2.345763 sq. miles (6.075499 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
7.667754 sq. miles (19.859393 sq. km)
FIPS code :
23725
Located within :
Louisiana (LA), FIPS 22
Location :
29.398586 N, 89.608501 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

Empire, MI -- U.S. village in Michigan

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Empire, MI -- U.S. village in Michigan
Population (2000) :
378
Housing Units (2000) :
276
Land area (2000) :
1.150843 sq. miles (2.980669 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.085745 sq. miles (0.222079 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
1.236588 sq. miles (3.202748 sq. km)
FIPS code :
25980
Located within :
Michigan (MI), FIPS 26
Location :
44.810749 N, 86.059044 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
49630
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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