Empire
/ˈɛmpaɪər/
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Definition
(noun) A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or nations.
Sentence Examples
Romans did not want their empire to decline; but it did.
The empire absorbed all the small states.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The merchant built a global business ____ through strategic partnerships and innovation.