imperialism
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/
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Noun
imperialism (countable and uncountable, plural imperialisms)
- The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.
Translations
the policy of extending power, by force
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See also
Further reading
- "imperialism" in Raymond Williams, Keywords (revised), 1983, Fontana Press, page 159.
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French impérialisme.
Declension
declension of imperialism (singular only)
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| n gender | indefinite articulation | definite articulation |
| nominative/accusative | (un) imperialism | imperialismul |
| genitive/dative | (unui) imperialism | imperialismului |
| vocative | imperialismule | |
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