Adjectives For Empire

Discover the most popular adjectives for describing empire, complete with example sentences to guide your usage.

Updated on March 16, 2024

Selecting the right adjective for the noun 'empire' can transport your reader to different epochs, regions, and sizes, reflecting the power and influence of the entity in question. A 'Roman' empire evokes images of classical antiquity and grandeur, while a 'British' empire brings to mind colonial expansion and global influence. Describing an empire as 'vast' underscores its expansive territory, evoking a sense of awe at its size. Conversely, 'whole' can give a sense of unity or completeness. The nuance each adjective brings to the term 'empire' is vital for setting the right tone and context in your writing. Discover the full scope and power of adjectives paired with 'empire' in our extensive list below.

roman	The Roman empire was one of the most powerful empires in history.
great
whole	The whole empire mourned the loss of its beloved leader.
british	The British empire was a global empire that existed from the 16th to the 20th century.
vast	Alexander the Great established a vast empire extending from Greece to India.
turkish	The Turkish empire was a vast, multi-ethnic empire that existed for over 600 years.
colonial	The British colonial empire was the largest empire in history.
old	The old empire crumbled due to internal strife and external invasions.
ottoman	The Ottoman empire was a powerful empire that ruled over much of southeastern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa from the 13th to the 20th centuries.
persian	Cyrus the Great's Persian empire stretched from Anatolia to India.
later	The later empire with its capital at Constantinople, was more influenced by Greek.
german	The German empire was a major power in Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
russian	The Russian empire was a major power in Europe from the 18th to the early 20th century.
western	The western empire collapsed due to internal strife and external invasions.
mighty	The mighty empire stretched far and wide, its borders reaching from the frozen north to the sun-drenched south.

french	France established a colonial empire in the 17th century known as the French empire
spanish	The Spanish empire was one of the largest empires in history.
former	The former empire was once a great power.
early	The early empire was a time of great expansion and prosperity.
american	The American empire is the largest in the world.
soviet	The Soviet empire consisted of 15 republics and existed from 1922 to 1991.
byzantine	The Byzantine empire was the eastern part of the Roman Empire that survived the fall of the western part in the 5th century.
universal	The universal empire of Alexander the Great spanned vast territories.
ancient	The ancient empire flourished for centuries.
chinese	The Chinese empire was one of the longest-lasting and most powerful empires in history.
eastern	The eastern empire with its capital at Edessa, lasted for about 300 years.
entire	The entire empire was in ruins.
late	The late empire saw a decline in the arts and sciences.
powerful	The powerful empire stood as a beacon of strength and stability for centuries.
indian	The Indian empire also known as British India, was a colony of the British Empire from 1858 to 1947.

greek	The Greek empire was a powerful civilization that flourished for centuries in the Mediterranean region.
assyrian	The Assyrian empire was a powerful and long-lasting empire that ruled over much of the Middle East from the 9th to the 7th century BC.
mughal	The Mughal empire was a vast Muslim empire in South Asia that existed from the 16th to the 19th century.
overseas	The British overseas empire reached its peak in the early 20th century.
inca	Many farmers in the Inca empire gave some of their produce to the government.
evil	The evil empire was defeated by the brave rebels.
extensive	The Romans built an extensive empire that encompassed Europe, Asia, and Africa.
aztec	The Aztec empire was a powerful civilization that ruled central Mexico from 1300 to 1521.
austrian	The Austrian empire was founded in 1804 and lasted until 1867.
commercial	The company's commercial empire spanned across the globe.
greatest	The British Empire was the greatest empire in the history of the world.
portuguese	The Portuguese empire was a global empire that extended across many continents.
huge	Alexander the Great established a huge empire
athenian	The Athenian empire was a powerful maritime empire based in the city of Athens in ancient Greece.
japanese	The Japanese empire was one of the most powerful and influential empires in Asia during the 20th century.

christian	The Christian empire of Ethiopia was founded in the 4th century by Ezana, the first Christian king.
flung	The flung empire struggled to maintain its dominance.
holy
world	The United States became a world empire in the 20th century.
habsburg	The Habsburg empire was a major European power from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
babylonian	The Babylonian empire was a powerful and influential civilization that existed in ancient Mesopotamia.
hungarian	The Hungarian empire was a powerful and influential state in Central Europe for centuries.
islamic	The Islamic empire was a vast and powerful empire that stretched from Spain to India during the Middle Ages.
african	The Mali Empire, a powerful West African empire flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries.
largest	The British Empire was once the largest empire in history.
immense	The Romans built an immense empire that spanned much of Europe and the Mediterranean.
united	The united empire stood strong against its enemies.
maritime	The British maritime empire was the largest in history.
mexican	The Mexican empire was a short-lived monarchy that existed from 1821 to 1823.
mongol	The Mongol empire was a vast multiethnic empire that ruled most of Eurasia during the 13th and 14th centuries.

informal	The informal empire of Portuguese rule extended over much of South America.
brazilian	The Brazilian empire was a constitutional monarchy established after Brazil's independence from Portugal.
global	The global empire expanded rapidly, conquering new territories with ease.
latin	The Latin empire was established after the Fourth Crusade in 1204.
arab	The Arab empire was a vast and powerful empire that stretched from Spain to India.
medieval	The medieval empire was vast and powerful.
muslim	The Muslim empire was a series of powerful caliphates that ruled over much of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.
egyptian	The Egyptian empire was one of the most powerful and influential empires in the ancient world.
tsarist
carolingian	The Carolingian empire was a large and powerful empire that ruled much of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
unified	The Romans established a unified empire that spanned much of Europe.
mauryan	The Mauryan empire was one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India.
multinational	The Spanish multinational empire was one of the largest in history.
hittite	The Hittite empire was a powerful Bronze Age kingdom in Anatolia.
communist	The communist empire collapsed in 1991.

parthian

The Parthian empire was a powerful ancient empire that ruled over much of the Middle East from 247 BC to 224 AD.

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