"empire-building" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} empire-building (uncountable)
  1. The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organization for the purpose of self-aggrandizement. Tags: uncountable
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