ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EMPIRE
From Old French, from Latin imperium rule, from imperāre to command, from parāre to prepare.
Definition of empire in the English dictionary
The first definition of empire in the dictionary is an aggregate of peoples and territories, often of great extent, under the rule of a single person, oligarchy, or sovereign state. Other definition of empire is any monarchy that for reasons of history, prestige, etc, has an emperor rather than a king as head of state. Empire is also the period during which a particular empire exists.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EMPIRE»
The term «empire» is very widely used and occupies the
4.906 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «EMPIRE»
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empire.
Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.
I love Washington, D.C.; I love this country, but I think over the last hundred years we've built up would I call an arrogant empire: people who think the rest of us are too stupid to make our own decisions.
The interests of the Soviet Union are in controlling highly developed countries and having the benefit of their economies so that they can run their own inefficient empire.
In every island of the Aegean Sea are found abundant traces of a vast prehistoric empire.
I have my fashion empire to build.
There is a concept that is the corrupter and destroyer of all others. I speak not of Evil, whose limited empire is that of ethics; I speak of the infinite.
I'm a businesswoman who's serious about her money. I want an empire.
Indeed, for almost 10 years, Moscow had to carry on a war unsupportable by the government, a conflict that brought about the demoralization and finally the breakup of the Soviet empire.
When did women whose looks are not their living start conducting themselves like the simpering inmates of an Ottoman empire seraglio?
I hereby accuse the North American empire of being the biggest menace to our planet.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMPIRE»
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empire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
empire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Imperialism as we knew it may be no more, but Empire is alive and well. It is, as Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri demonstrate in this bold work, the new political order of globalization.
Professor Michael Hardt, Antonio Negri, 2009
'A magnificent historian, and Empire may be remembered as Paxman's finest work. Told with great pace, a sharp eye for details, and prose that is clear and cogent.' Independent on Sunday 'Excellent.
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Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and ...
A narrative history profiles the British Empire as a "cradle of modernity," tracing the expansion of Britain's economy, population, and culture during the last four centuries and continuing with discussions of such topics as economic ...
A renowned legal scholar presents a theory of law based on Anglo-American legal principles and practices, juridical interpretations, legal precedence, and a forcefully argued concept of political and legal integrity 'Ronald Dworkin is ...
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Jefferson's
Empire: The Language of American Nationhood
Peter S. Onuf's new book traces Jefferson's vision of theAmerican future to its roots in his idealized notions of nationhood and empire.Onuf's unsettling recognition that Jefferson's famed egalitarianism was elaboratedin an imperial context ...
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Harvest of
Empire: A History of Latinos in America
The first new edition in ten years of this important study of Latinos in U.S. history, Harvest of Empire spans five centuries-from the first New World colonies to the first decade of the new millennium.
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Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z Went from Street Corner to ...
This book explains just how Jay-Z propelled himself from the bleak streets of Brooklyn to the heights of the business world.
Zack O'Malley Greenburg, 2011
A study that uncovers the lost history of the Comanches shows in detail how the Comanches built their unique empire and resisted European colonization, and why they were defeated in 1875.
Hailed as “A MACABRE MASTERPIECE OF POST-APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE GOODNESS” on the Library of the Living Dead podcast, Empire brings stunning new twists to a shattering and unforgettable scenario of the not-too-distant future.
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Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and ...
S. C. Gwynne’s account of these events is meticulously researched, intellectually provocative, and, above all, thrillingly told. Empire of the Summer Moon announces him as a major new writer of American history.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMPIRE»
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empire is used in the context of the following news items.
WEtv looks to cash in on 'Empire' with 'Growing Up Hip Hop'
Fox's hit soap “Empire” followed the highs and lows of a fictional family navigating the music industry and trying not to kill one another. And now ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
Mega Buzz: Everyone's Out to Get Lucious on Empire!
Of course it wouldn't be Empire without a few betrayals. So while the coup doesn't exactly go as planned, one Lyon uses it as an opportunity to ... «TV Guide, Jul 15»
Teen Choice Award Nominees Include 'Empire,' Taylor Swift, 'Pitch …
“Empire” leads the second wave of Teen Choice Awards nominations announced Wednesday. The Fox hit led the pack with seven nods, while ... «TheWrap, Jul 15»
'Spider-Man' Looking To Add Marisa Tomei To Growing Cast After …
Tomei also recently announced she will join “Empire” Season 2. The Oscar winner will play Mimi Whiteman, a lesbian billionaire with an ear for ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
Empire State Building Fast Facts
Every year on Valentine's Day, couples who marry on the 80th floor become members of the Empire State Building Wedding Club. They receive free admission ... «KRTV Great Falls News, Jul 15»
Stephenville, Tarleton PD enter into dispatch agreement
6 Remaining Thanks for visiting Stephenville Empire-Tribune. You're entitled to view 7 free articles every 30 days. You will see 3 articles for ... «Stephenville Empire-Tribune, Jul 15»
Instant Empire: Lamplight Lost
Instant Empire's debut album features 10 tracks of anthemic rock that splits the difference between post-punk and singalong-ready power pop. «PopMatters, Jul 15»
'Empire' Star Bryshere Grey: 'You Can Learn From the Lyon Mistakes'
The 21-year-old actor who plays Hakeem, the youngest member of the Lyon family, feels viewers can learn valuable lessons from the various ... «Eurweb.com, Jul 15»
Judge to decide whether lawsuit against Empire may proceed
A Jasper County judge will decide within 45 days whether an asbestos-exposure lawsuit against Empire District Electric Co. can proceed. «Joplin Globe, Jul 15»
Forever 21 Store Coming To Empire Mall
KELOLAND News has learned that Forever 21 is planning to locate a store in the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls. The Los Angeles-based clothing ... «KELOLAND TV, Jul 15»
