the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

[ Syn: imperium ]

a group of countries under a single authority; the British created a great empire'

a monarchy with an emperor as head of state

a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization

[ Syn: conglomerate ]

an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple

[ Syn: empire ]