Origin: Greek suffix -ism
Imperialism has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
"The historian argued that the nation's rapid expansion into neighboring territories was driven by an aggressive policy of imperialism rather than genuine cultural exchange."
a political orientation that advocates imperial interests
"The senator argued from an overtly imperialist perspective, insisting that our nation must expand its influence to secure global dominance."
any instance of aggressive extension of authority
"The historian argued that every colonial war was not just a political decision but an act of imperialism, defined strictly as the aggressive extension of state authority over neighboring lands."
The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.
"The historian argued that the country's rapid expansion in Africa was driven entirely by aggressive imperialism rather than genuine cultural exchange."