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empire builder
noun
a person who plans or works to extend dominion or control, as over territory, political organizations, or business enterprises.
Origin:
1890–95
1890–95
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| empire-builder | |
| —n | |
| informal a person who seeks extra power for its own sake, esp by increasing the number of his subordinates or staff | |
| 'empire-building | |
| —n, —adj | |
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