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im·pe·ri·al·ism
 imperialism
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- pronunciation:
- ihm
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ri
lih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the policy of extending the rule or authority of one nation over others by territorial acquisition or through economic or political dominance.
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| definition 2: |
advocacy of such a policy or of the interests of a particular empire.
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| definition 3: |
the governmental system and practices of an empire.
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| derivations: |
imperialist (adj.), imperialistic (adj.), imperialistically (adv.), imperialist (n.) |
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