a large group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress
The emperor built roads to make travel easier throughout the empire.
The Roman Empire was one of the most influential and vast empires in ancient history.
The British Empire once spanned across continents, with colonies and territories around the world.
In the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire covered a significant portion of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.
The concept of empire-building has been a recurring theme throughout human history.
