The empire
Example: The empire ruled many countries long ago.
Definition
"The empire" refers to a large political unit or state, typically under a single sovereign authority, that controls multiple territories or countries, often established through conquest and maintained by centralized governance.
Etymology
The term "the empire" originates from the Latin word 'imperium,' meaning 'command' or 'power,' which evolved in Medieval Latin to denote extensive territories ruled by an emperor. Did you know? The word reflects authority and control, highlighting the ruler's supreme power over diverse lands.
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"The empire" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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