empire
intermediateB2/ˈɛmpaɪər/ · em-pire
A group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor or empress.
Meanings
A group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor or empress.
ایک گروہ یا قوم جس پر کوئی بادشاہ یا ملکہ حکمرانی کرتا ہے۔
سلطنت
saltanat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- Roman Empire
- British Empire
- Ottoman Empire
Example Sentences
The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful entities in ancient history.
رومی سلطنت قدیم تاریخ کے سب سے طاقتور اداروں میں سے ایک تھی۔
Roomi saltanat qadeem tareekh ke sab se taaqatwar idaron mein se aik thi.
Colonial empires often oppressed the native populations.
نوآبادیاتی سلطنتوں نے اکثر مقامی آبادیوں پر ظلم کیا۔
Noaabadiati saltanton ne aksar maqami aabadiyon par zulm kiya.
The decline of the empire led to significant political changes.
سلطنت کے زوال نے اہم سیاسی تبدیلیوں کو جنم دیا۔
Saltanat ke zawal ne aham siyasi tabdilon ko janam diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'empire' as a large territory ruled by a single powerful leader.
Picture a grand castle or a vast territory on a map.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "imperium" — command, authority
First known use: 14th century
The word 'empire' has its roots in the Latin term 'imperium', which signified command and authority and came into use in English around the late Middle Ages to refer to a significant political entity.