Definitions for Imperialism
ɪmˈpɪər i əˌlɪz əmim·pe·ri·al·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. imperialismnoun

   a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

2. imperialismnoun

   a political orientation that advocates imperial interests

3. imperialismnoun

   any instance of aggressive extension of authority

GCIDERate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. Imperialismnoun

   The policy, practice, or advocacy of seeking, or acquiescing in, the extension of the control, dominion, or empire of a nation, as by the acquirement of new, esp. distant, territory or dependencies, or by the closer union of parts more or less independent of each other for operations of war, copyright, internal commerce, etc. The practise of building or extending an empire.

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. imperialismnoun

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

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Imperialism

   Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas, often through employing hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power). While related to the concepts of colonialism and empire, imperialism is a distinct concept that can apply to other forms of expansion and many forms of government.

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1. imperialism

   Imperialism is a policy or ideology by a nation to extend its power and influence over other countries, either by force or by establishing economic and political dominance. This can be carried out through colonization, conquest, or by indirect methods of exerting control over the resources and peoples of those nations. This policy is often seen in powerful nations seeking to expand their territories or control trade and resources around the world.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Imperialismnoun

   the power or character of an emperor; imperial authority; the spirit of empire

WikidataRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Imperialism

   Imperialism, as defined by the Dictionary of Human Geography, is "an unequal human and territorial relationship, usually in the form of an empire, based on ideas of superiority and practices of dominance, and involving the extension of authority and control of one state or people over another." It is often considered in a negative light, as merely the exploitation of native people in order to enrich a small handful. Lewis Samuel Feuer identifies two major subtypes of imperialism; the first is the "regressive imperialism" identified with pure conquest, unequivocal exploitation, extermination or reductions of undesired peoples, and settlement of desired peoples into those territories, examples being Nazi Germany. The second type identified by Feuer is "progressive imperialism" that is founded upon a cosmopolitan view of humanity, that promotes the spread of civilization to allegedly "backward" societies to elevate living standards and culture in conquered territories, and allowance of a conquered people to assimilate into the imperial society, examples being the Roman Empire and the British Empire. The term as such primarily has been applied to Western political and economic dominance in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some writers, such as Edward Said, use the term more broadly to describe any system of domination and subordination organized with an imperial center and a periphery. According to the Marxist historian, Walter Rodney, imperialism meant capitalist expansion. It meant that European capitalists were forced by the internal logic of their competitive system to seek abroad in less developed countries opportunities to control raw material, to find markets, and to find profitable fields of investment.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Imperialism

   the name given by English politicians to the policy which aims at the consolidation into one empire of all the colonies and dependencies along with the mother-country.

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. imperialism

   Tyranny, hiding behind the sacred name of Humanity.

Matched Categories

1. • Control
   • Foreign Policy
   • Political Orientation

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Imperialism in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Imperialism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Imperialism in a Sentence

1. Spenser Rapone:

   I would encourage all soldiers who have a conscience to lay down their arms and join me and so many others who are willing to stop serving the agents of imperialism and join us in a revolutionary movement.

2. Danylo Lubkivsky:

   Vladimir Putin understands that Ukrainian statehood and the Ukrainian national idea pose a threat to Russian imperialism.

3. Franklin D. Roosevelt:

   Perfectionism, no less than isolationism or imperialism or power politics, may obstruct the paths to international peace. Let us not forget that the retreat to isolationism a quarter of a century ago was started not by a direct attack against international cooperation but against the alleged imperfections of the peace.

4. Geoff Thale:

   Venezuela has successfully played the history of U.S. imperialism and U.S. heavy-handedness cards, in a way that has made people want to back away from public criticism.

5. Louis Moore:

   At best its just a bad mistake, at worst it's a continuation of global imperialism in sport, it's about appropriation, power and not caring about history. You'd hope they find another national song.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Imperialism
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Imperialism
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Imperialism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperialism
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Imperialism
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Imperialism
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Imperialism
9. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=Imperialism