imperialism

Simple Definition of imperialism

• : a policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world

• : the effect that a powerful country or group of countries has in changing or influencing the way people live in other, poorer countries

Full Definition of imperialism

1. 1: imperial government, authority, or system

2. 2: the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas; broadly : the extension or imposition of power, authority, or influence <union imperialism>

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