Classical imperialism

im·pe·ri·al·ism (

m-pîr

-l

1. The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations.

2. The system, policies, or practices of such a government.

im·peri·al·ist adj. & n.

im·peri·al·istic adj.

im·peri·al·isti·cal·ly adv.

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm]

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the policy or practice of extending a state's rule over other territories

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an instance or policy of aggressive behaviour by one state against another

3. the extension or attempted extension of authority, influence, power, etc., by any person, country, institution, etc. cultural imperialism

4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a system of imperial government or rule by an emperor

5. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the spirit, character, authority, etc., of an empire

6. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) advocacy of or support for any form of imperialism

imperialist adj & n

imperialistic adj

imperialistically adv

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	imperialism - a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries foreign policy - a policy governing international relations manifest destiny - a policy of imperialism rationalized as inevitable (as if granted by God)
	2.	imperialism - a political orientation that advocates imperial interests ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
	3.	imperialism - any instance of aggressive extension of authority control - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"

Translations

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəlɪzəm] N → imperialismo m

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm] n → impérialisme m

imperialism

n → Imperialismus m (often pej), → Weltmachtpolitik f

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪz/əm] n → imperialismo

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Caught between orthodox Marxism and esoteric post-structuralism, they too readily rule a line between the old classical imperialism of the period of 1885, when colonising powers used gunboats to assert territorial control over the world, and contemporary processes of globalisation said to be characterised by a virtual, post-territorial existence.

Globalisation and empires of mutual accord: globalisation and global ... by James, Paul / Arena Magazine

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