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imperialism
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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.

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm]
n
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
Noun1.imperialismimperialism - 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] Nimperialismo m
imperialism [ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm] nimpérialisme m
imperialism
nImperialismus m (often pej), → Weltmachtpolitik f
imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzm] nimperialismo
imperialism [ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzm] nimperialismo


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