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expansionism

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ex·pan·sion·ism  (k-spnsh-nzm)
n.
A nation's practice or policy of territorial or economic expansion.
ex·pansion·ist adj. & n.
ex·pansion·istic adj.
expansionism [ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the doctrine or practice of expanding the economy or territory of a country
expansionist  n & adj
expansionistic  adj
expansionism
a policy of expansion, as of territory or currency. — expansionist, n., adj. — expansionistic, adj.
See also: Politics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.expansionism - the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Translations
expansionism [ɪksˈpænʃənɪzəm] N → expansionismo m
expansionism [ɪkˈspænʃənɪzəm] n → expansionnisme m
expansionism
n → Expansionspolitik f
expansionism [ɪksˈpænʃ/ənɪz/əm] n → espansionismo
expansionism [ɪksˈpænʃ/ənɪz/əm] n → espansionismo


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