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empire

/ˈempaɪr/
English Definition
n. group of countries ruled by one leader
中文释义
帝国
Example Sentence

The Roman Empire's extensive road network facilitated trade and military movement across three continents.

罗马帝国庞大的道路网络促进了三大洲之间的贸易和军事调动。

Synonyms
dominion realm sovereignty
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
em(strengthen)+pire(power)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “empire”?

  1. A An area of a country or city, especially one regarded as a distinct unit
  2. B A fact or condition
  3. C Group of countries ruled by one leader
  4. D A storm with strong winds but little or no rain
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C — Group of countries ruled by one leader. “empire” means group of countries ruled by one leader.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “group of countries ruled by one leader”?

  1. A windstorm
  2. B empire
  3. C district
  4. D circumstance
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B — empire. “empire” means group of countries ruled by one leader.

Common questions about “empire”

What does “empire” mean?

empire — group of countries ruled by one leader. In Chinese: 帝国.

How do you pronounce “empire”?

empire is pronounced /ˈempaɪr/.

How is “empire” used in a sentence?

The Roman Empire's extensive road network facilitated trade and military movement across three continents. (罗马帝国庞大的道路网络促进了三大洲之间的贸易和军事调动。)

What are synonyms for “empire”?

dominion, realm, sovereignty — all close in meaning to empire (group of countries ruled by one leader).

Is “empire” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. empire is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “empire”?

em(strengthen)+pire(power)

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