Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

empire-building

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.47 in modern English

Syllables: em-pire-build-ing
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organization for the purpose of self-aggrandizement.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"This increase has not been caused by empire-building on the part of transport managers, who have to convince such hard-headed men as accountants and boards of directors of their arguments."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does empire-building mean?: The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organization for the purpose of self-aggrandizement.

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