imperialism

im·pe·ria·lism

US/ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.z(ə)m/ uncommon

noun

a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

a political orientation that advocates imperial interests

any instance of aggressive extension of authority

Origin

From imperial + -ism.

Phrases

cultural imperialism
social imperialism

Related words

Broader terms

control
political orientation
foreign policy

Narrower terms

manifest destiny

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noun
singular	imperialism
plural	imperialisms