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imperialism
im·pe·ri·al·ism
[
im pree ə lìzzəm
]
noun
Definition:
1.
belief in empire-building:
the policy of extending the rule or influence of a country over other countries or colonies
2.
domination by empire:
the political, military, or economic domination of one country over another
3.
takeover and domination:
the extension of power or authority over others in the interests of domination
cultural imperialism
im·pe·ri·al·ist
noun, adjective
im·pe·ri·al·is·tic
[
im pree ə lístik
]
adjective
im·pe·ri·al·is·ti·cal·ly
[
im pree ə lístikəlee
]
adverb
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im·pe·ri·al·ist noun, adjectiveim·pe·ri·al·is·tic [ im pree ə lístik ] adjectiveim·pe·ri·al·is·ti·cal·ly [ im pree ə lístikəlee ] adverb
