empires (sovereign states)

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Refers to political units that comprise a number of territories or nations and are ruled by a single supreme authority called an "emperor" or "empress." It may also refer to extensive political dominions in which a sovereign state rules or controls its dependencies.
empires
Accepted term: 20-Jan-2025