EMPIRE BUILDER


Meaning of EMPIRE BUILDER in English

noun

: one whose aim or achievement is the formation of an empire: as

a. : one whose aim and activities are chiefly designed to and usually do notably increase the territory of or controlled by a country or notably enhance a country's authority and dominion

b. : one whose aim and achievement is the extension of his control (as financial or political) over a large territory or an extensive enterprise or set of related enterprises

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