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im·pe·ri·al·ism
(ĭm-pîr′ē-ə-lĭz′əm)n.
1. The extension of a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.
2. A political doctrine or system promoting such extension of authority.
im·pe′ri·al·ist adj. & n.
im·pe′ri·al·is′tic adj.
im·pe′ri·al·is′ti·cal·ly adv.
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Adj. 1. imperialistic - of or relating to imperialism; "imperialistic wars"
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imperialistic
adj → imperialistisch
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