exploitation

UK
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

exploitationnoun
exploitations
pl
The exploitation of natural resources can lead to environmental damage.
Эксплуатация природных ресурсов может привести к экологическому ущербу.
The workers protested against the exploitation they faced in the factory.
Рабочие протестовали против угнетения, с которым они сталкивались на фабрике.
exploitationadjective
UK
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or involving exploitation (e.g., "exploitation film").

Definitions

exploitationnoun
The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
The exploitation of workers in the factory was a major concern for the labor union.
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources.
The exploitation of natural resources has led to significant environmental changes.
The act of using something in an unjust or cruel manner.
The exploitation of loopholes in the law allowed the company to avoid paying taxes.
exploitationadjective
Relating to or involving exploitation, especially carried out for profit.
The studio specialized in exploitation movies that capitalized on sensational topics.