empire builder
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noun
a person who plans or works to extend dominion or control, as over territory, political organizations, or business enterprises.
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Origin of empire builder
First recorded in 1890–95
Words nearby empire builder
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British Dictionary definitions for empire builder
empire-builder
noun
informal a person who seeks extra power for its own sake, esp by increasing the number of his subordinates or staff
Derived forms of empire-builder
empire-building, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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