empire
gb/ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ us/ˈɛmpaɪɚ/
B1
English
~ 2600
birodalom, üzleti birodalom, cégbirodalom, empire stílus, empír
NOUN
B1
1
birodalom
B1
Usage pattern:
an empire of [countries/territories/lands]
The Roman Empire stretched across much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
A Római Birodalom Európa nagy részére, Észak-Afrikára és a Közel-Keletre is kiterjedt.
The British Empire once governed territories on every continent.
A Brit Birodalom egykor minden kontinensen kormányzott területeket.
Historians study how empires rise and fall over time.
The emperor expanded his empire through military conquest.
Trade routes were essential to the wealth of the empire.
Learner examples
The Roman Empire was very big.
A Római Birodalom nagyon nagy volt.
An empire can have many countries.
Egy birodalomhoz sok ország is tartozhat.
The king wanted to make his land into an empire.
The empire fell after many years.
They built an empire with strong armies.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'empire' with 'company' when talking about large businesses; in business contexts, 'empire' is often metaphorical.
Meaning
Large territory under one rule
Collocations
Roman Empire
|British Empire
|ancient empire
|build an empire
|fall of an empire
Synonyms
realm (Often more general and can refer to any kingdom or domain, not necessarily as large as an empire.)
|
kingdom (Usually smaller and ruled by a king or queen, not necessarily multiple nations.)
Antonyms
colony (A territory controlled by another country, but not itself the ruling power.)
Themes
history
|politics
|geography
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very large area made up of different countries or lands, all controlled by one leader or government.
A group of nations, territories, or peoples ruled over by a single sovereign authority, often an emperor or empress.
NOUN
B2
2
cégbirodalom
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s business empire
She built a fashion empire from a small clothing shop.
Egy kis ruhaboltból divatbirodalmat épített.
His media empire includes television channels, newspapers, and online platforms.
A médiabirodalma tévécsatornákat, újságokat és online platformokat foglal magában.
The tech giant expanded its empire into the gaming industry.
Learner examples
She has a big food empire.
Neki egy nagy élelmiszer-ipari birodalma van.
He started with one shop and made an empire.
Egy bolttal kezdte, és birodalmat épített.
The man owns a media empire.
They want to grow their company into an empire.
Meaning
Large business under one control
Collocations
media empire
|business empire
|build an empire
|corporate empire
Synonyms
conglomerate (A more technical term for a large corporation made up of different companies.)
Antonyms
small business (Refers to a limited-size company with less influence and scope.)
Themes
business
|economy
|finance
|work
Definition
A very big company, or many companies, owned and run by one person or group.
A large and powerful business organization or group of businesses under the control of a single person or company.
NOUN
C1
3
empír
C1
Usage pattern:
[empire] style [furniture/building]
The museum has a collection of Empire style furniture from early 19th-century France.
A múzeumban kora 19. századi francia empire stílusú bútorok gyűjteménye van.
Her gown was inspired by the Empire silhouette popular in Napoleon’s time.
A ruhája az empír sziluettből merített ihletet, amely Napóleon korában volt népszerű.
Empire architecture often features columns and grand proportions.
Learner examples
The chair is in the Empire style.
A szék empire stílusú.
She wore an Empire dress to the party.
Empír ruhát viselt a buliba.
Empire buildings have big columns.
Meaning
Napoleonic-era style
Collocations
Empire style furniture
|Empire architecture
|Empire dress
Synonyms
neoclassical style ('Empire' is a specific French variation within neoclassical design.)
Themes
art
|history
|design
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
A kind of design from the time of Napoleon in France, with big and classical shapes.
A style of art, architecture, and design that was popular during the reign of Napoleon I in France, characterized by grandeur and classical influence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
empire
IPA
GB/ˈɛmpaɪɚ/
US/ˈɛmpaɪɚ/
Syllables & stress
em - pire (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: empire
- Plural: empires
Word family
Forms
empires
noun
Related words
Expressions
build an empire
1/bˈɪld ən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
Create and grow a large domain
To make and grow something big, like a country or business, that you control.
Examples
- "He built an empire starting from just one small shop."
- "They hope to build an empire in the tech industry."
the fall of an empire
1/ðə fˈɔl əv ən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
the fall of an empire
the collapse or end of a large political or organizational domain
the fall of an empire
2/ðə fˈɔl əv ən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
the fall of an empire
the fall of an empire