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Meaning of empire-building | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

uncountable

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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