Definitions for celestial empire

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Celes′tial Em′pire(n.)

  1. the Chinese Empire.

    Category: Western History

Origin of Celestial Empire:

1815–25

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Celestial Empire

    China, as ruled over by a dynasty appointed by Heaven.


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