global empire

noun

An empire that extends its territory or influence on a wide or global scale.

Meanings

nounglobal empire (plural global empires)

plural global empires

  1. geopoliticsAn empire that extends its territory or influence on a wide or global scale.
  2. figurativelyA company, enterprise or other industry with a global reach or influence.
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