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imperialistic

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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.
im·peri·al·ist adj. & n.
im·peri·al·istic adj.
im·peri·al·isti·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.imperialistic - of or relating to imperialism; "imperialistic wars"
imperialist
Translations
imperialistic [ɪmˌpɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk] ADJ → imperialista
imperialistic [ɪmˌpɪəriəˈlɪstɪk] adj → impérialiste
imperial system n → système m impérial
imperialistic
adj → imperialistisch


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