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

Guests are also treated to a once-in-a-lifetime private dinner among the ruins of Ephesus, an ancient city on the Aegean coast of Turkey that was once part of the Greek and Roman empires. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Back at The Pynk, Uncle Clifford (Nicco Annan) dreams of expanding her empire while Roulette (Gail Bean) breaks the club’s cardinal rule to build hers. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Endeavoring to build a media empire is easier said than done, though. — Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Brasserie Boulud, New York City Last year Daniel Boulud shuttered Bar Boulud, Boulud Sud, and Épicerie Boulud across from Lincoln Center, but this didn’t represent a retrenchment of the beloved chef’s dining empire. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026