imperialism
nounmasculine/ĩpɨɾjɐˈliʒmu/medium
im·pe·ri·a·lis·mo
Definition
A policy of extending a nation's power and influence over other peoples or territories, often through military force, economic control, or cultural influence.
European imperialism in the 19th century profoundly altered the map of Africa. / Critics accuse the country's foreign policy of being a form of economic imperialism.
Common collocations
colonial imperialismeconomic imperialismage of imperialismstruggle against imperialism
Etymology
Do francês 'impérialisme', de 'impérial'.