imperialism

im·pe·ri·al·ism  (m-pîr--lzm)

n.

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.

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im·peri·al·ist adj. & n.

im·peri·al·istic adj.

im·peri·al·isti·cal·ly adv.

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imperialism

Noun

1. the policy or practice of extending a country's influence over other territories by conquest, colonization, or economic domination

2. an imperial system, authority, or government

imperialist adjn
imperialistic adj

Thesaurus

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

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəlɪzəm] n → impérialisme m

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəlɪzəm] imperial n → Imperialismus m

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəlɪzəm] n → imperialismo