Imperialism

noun

/ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/

Word Frequency: 7.2

Definitions

1.nounThe policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

Synonyms

colonialism empire colonial colonization imperial emperor reich decolonization militarist militarism domination empire-building

Rhymes With

altruism skepticism mechanism despotism dynamism organism schism magnetism

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