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imperialism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/ · UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/

imperialism means: A powerful country’s practice of taking land or controlling other countries to increase its power and wealth.

noun

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A powerful country’s practice of taking land or controlling other countries to increase its power and wealth.

  • They opposed imperialism.
  • The book examines imperialism in Africa.
  • Economic imperialism can continue after colonies become independent.

Common phrases: European imperialism, economic imperialism, fight imperialism, oppose imperialism

Questions about imperialism

What does imperialism mean?

A powerful country’s practice of taking land or controlling other countries to increase its power and wealth.

What is imperialism in other languages?

Türkçe: emperyalizm · Español: imperialismo · Français: impérialisme · Deutsch: Imperialismus · Italiano: imperialismo · 日本語: 帝国主義

How do you pronounce imperialism?

In American English /ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/; in British English /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/.

How do you use imperialism in a sentence?

They opposed imperialism. The book examines imperialism in Africa.

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