Dictionary Entry
imperialism
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.
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. imperialismimperialism britishimperialism americanimperialism againstimperialism culturalimperialism westernimperialism economic
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