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    imperialism

    noun
    noun
    BrE BrE//ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm//
    ; NAmE NAmE//ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm//
    [uncountable] (usually disapproving) International relations, Political views and systems
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  1. 1a system in which one country controls other countries, often after defeating them in a war Roman imperialism Wordfindersystemcapitalism, communism, democracy, dictatorship, fascism, imperialism, liberal, radical, socialism, system Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectiveAmerican, British, Roman, … See full entry See related entries: Political views and systems
  2. 2the fact of a powerful country increasing its influence over other countries through business, culture, etc. cultural/economic imperialism Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectiveAmerican, British, Roman, … See full entry See related entries: International relations
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