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imperialism

Translations

imperialismnoun
imperialisms
pl
The book discusses the impact of imperialism on indigenous cultures.
Книга обсуждает влияние империализма на коренные культуры.
Synonyms
colonialism
expansionism
empire-building
dominance
hegemony

Definitions

imperialismnoun
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
The era of European imperialism saw many countries expanding their territories overseas.
The practice of a powerful nation dominating the political, economic, and cultural life of another nation or region.
Critics argue that economic imperialism can lead to exploitation of developing countries.
The system or policy of a government that seeks to increase its size, either by forcing (through war) or influencing (through politics) other countries to submit to their rule.
The British Empire was one of the most prominent examples of imperialism in the 19th century.
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