A political unit, typically having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations (especially one comprising one or more kingdoms) and ruled by a single supreme authority.

Alternative letter-case form of Empire.

plural of empire

(fashion, furniture, art) Following or imitating a style popular during the First French Empire (1804–1814). / (of a woman's dress) Having the waistline just below the bust; featuring an empire waist.

A census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California, United States. / A census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States.

Pertaining to or based on experience (often, in contrast with having a basis in theoretical explanation).

Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge. / (sciences) Based on data gathered in the real world.

Empirical.

(historical) A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience. / Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist.

plural of empiric