Synonyms of empire

empire

noun

ˈem-ˌpī(-ə)r 

as in conglomerate

a group of businesses or enterprises under one control

the media mogul's empire consists of newspapers, TV stations, and cable companies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conglomerate
• corporation
• organization
• multinational
• cartel
• syndicate
• chain
• association
• trust
• combination
• pool
• combine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of empire

Underneath the bodywork are some relatively familiar underpinnings; Bentley shares technology with Porsche as both are part of the greater Volkswagen Group empire. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

The estate accused Seaver of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings. — Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Pop-up dinners in a BP filling station have blossomed into a mini empire of Guatemalan and Mexican cuisine across the Twin Cities metro. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 22 Sep. 2026

While Paramount executives have had months to think through the possibilities, the work of turning two sprawling media empires into one company is only beginning. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026