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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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Translations

imperialistic

[ɪmˌpɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk] ADJimperialista
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imperialistic

[ɪmˌpɪəriəˈlɪstɪk] adjimpérialiste imperial system nsystème m impérial
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imperialistic

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An article in North Korea's official newspaper Rodong Sinmun blamed US 'Imperialistic behavior' and 'double-dealing' with South Korea for undermining the denuclearization process, Newsweek reported Thursday.
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Moon also criticized the country for its repeated territorial claims over Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo, claiming denying Seoul's sovereignty over the islets was "no different from rejecting self-reflection of its imperialistic invasion."
I suppose Brexiteers will snort idignantly but how can a country embrace the ethos of European culture as it becomes an isolationist, backward-thinking island dreaming of past imperialistic glory.
This is frightening, imperialistic madness.Maldwyn Lewis Porthmadog
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