imperialism

• Substantiv, das die Politik oder Praxis bezeichnet, die Macht und den Einfluss eines Staates auf andere Länder auszuweiten, oft durch Kolonisierung, militärische Gewalt oder wirtschaftliche Dominanz.

A noun referring to a policy or practice of extending a nation's power and influence over other countries, often through colonization, military force, or economic dominance.

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1. Policy of extending ruleB2formal

   A policy or practice of extending a nation's power and influence over other countries, often through military force or political control.

   Imperialismus

   • European imperialism in the 19th century reshaped global borders.
   • The country's imperialism led to the colonization of several territories.
   • Many historians debate the economic motives behind modern imperialism.

   Synonymecolonialismexpansionismneocolonialism

2. Political orientationB2formal

   A political ideology or stance that advocates for the expansion of a nation's authority and influence over other regions.

   Imperialismus

   • His speeches often reflected a strong belief in imperialism.
   • The party's platform was criticized for its imperialist leanings.
   • Imperialism as a political orientation has been widely condemned in modern times.

   Synonymecolonialismexpansionism

3. Aggressive extension of authorityC1formal

   Any instance where a group or nation aggressively extends its authority or dominance over others, not necessarily limited to territorial control.

   Aggressive Ausweitung der Macht

   • The company's economic imperialism forced smaller businesses out of the market.
   • Cultural imperialism can erode local traditions and identities.
   • Some view the imposition of global standards as a form of digital imperialism.

   Synonymecolonialismexpansionismneocolonialism

   Antonymeautonomyindependenceisolationismself-determinationsovereignty