empire
BrE /ˈɛmpaɪə/ AmE /ˈɛmpaɪr/
noun en → es
a country or group of countries that is controlled by one ruler, government, etc.
imperio, estado
- the empire
Collocations British Empire · Roman Empire
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The British Empire was the largest in history.
El Imperio Británico fue el más grande de la historia.
a large area or organization that is controlled by a powerful person, company, etc.
dominio, imperio
- the empire of somebody
Collocations empire of fashion · empire of technology
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She built an empire in the world of business.
Ella construyó un imperio en el mundo de los negocios.