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empires

Pronunciation: [ˈɛm.paɪərz]

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Learn how to use empires in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “history”

(noun) a large group of countries or territories that are all ruled by one leader or government. An empire has power over many regions and can have a big impact on history.

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The Roman Empire was known for its vast territory and strong army.

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New empires do not often last as long as the ancient ones did.

Example

Which empires had the most influence on world history?

Context: “business”

(noun) a large organization or company that controls many smaller businesses, similar to how a historical empire rules over many lands.

Example

The tech empire has expanded to include many different products and services.

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Not every successful business can become an empire with numerous branches.

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How did the company become an empire in such a short time?

Context: “media”

(noun) a powerful and influential business or group, especially in entertainment, like a movie or music company that dominates the industry.

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The entertainment empire produces some of the biggest blockbuster films.

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Small independent studios struggle to compete with the large entertainment empires.

Example

How does the music empire affect new artists trying to break into the industry?

How to pronounce empires

Pronunciation: [ˈɛm.paɪərz]

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