imperialism — a policy or practice of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a policy or practice of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The professor explained how imperialism was like a giant game of Monopoly, but with real countries instead of properties.
- Many nations in Asia and Africa gained independence after decades of fighting against imperialism.
- Some critics argue that modern tech companies practice a form of digital imperialism.
imperialism
NOUN[/ɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/]
a policy or practice of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'imperium' (empire, supreme power), referring to the authority and dominion exercised by Roman emperors over vast territories. The concept evolved through English to describe the modern political and economic practice of extending a nation's control and influence over other territories and peoples.
Breakdown
imperium (empire, dominion) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ism (doctrine, system of beliefs or practices). Together these morphemes form a noun denoting the policy or ideology of imperial expansion and governance.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor explained how imperialism was like a giant game of Monopoly, but with real countries instead of properties.”
“Many nations in Asia and Africa gained independence after decades of fighting against imperialism.”
“Some critics argue that modern tech companies practice a form of digital imperialism.”
“My little brother's imperialism over the TV remote finally ended when our parents bought a second television.”
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