imperialism

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Definition

A policy or ideology of extending a nation's power and influence through colonization, military force, or economic dominance.

Examples

• Historians often debate the long-term economic consequences of European imperialism in Africa and Asia.

• The rise of modern imperialism was fueled by the industrial need for raw materials and new markets.

• Critics argued that the corporation's aggressive expansion into local industries amounted to a form of economic imperialism.

Synonyms of imperialism

Words with a similar meaning to imperialism:

• expansionism
• colonialism
• hegemony

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