Imperialism

What do we mean by imperialism?

The extension of a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations. noun

A political doctrine or system promoting such extension of authority. noun

Imperial state or authority; the system of imperial government. noun

The principle or spirit of empire; promotion of or devotion to imperial interests. noun

Specifically noun

“In recent British politics, the principle or policy of seeking, or at least not refusing, an extension of the British Empire in directions where trading interests and investments require the protection of the flag; and of so uniting the different parts of the Empire having separate governments, as to secure that for certain purposes, such as warlike defence, internal commerce, copyright, and postal communication, they shall be practically a single state.” noun

In United States politics, the extension of the rule of the American government over foreign countries acquired by conquest or purchase, without a corresponding grant to them of the constitution or of a republican form of government; the governing of other peoples on the monarchical principle, as subjects rather than as citizens. noun

The power or character of an emperor; imperial authority; the spirit of empire. noun

The policy, practice, or advocacy of seeking, or acquiescing in, the extension of the control, dominion, or empire of a nation, as by the acquirement of new, esp. distant, territory or dependencies, or by the closer union of parts more or less independent of each other for operations of war, copyright, internal commerce, etc. The practise of building or extending an empire. noun

The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations. noun

A policy of extending your rule over foreign countries noun

Any instance of aggressive extension of authority noun

A political orientation that advocates imperial interests noun

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 highest stage of capitalism. Urban Dictionary

The best thing since sliced bread Urban Dictionary

The domination by country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. Urban Dictionary

A race in the Elder Scrolls video game series. Natives of the civilized, cosmopolitan province of Cyrodiil, the Imperials are well-educated and well-spoken. Imperials are also known for the discipline and training of their citizen armies. Though physically less imposing than the other races, the Imperials have proved to be shrewd diplomats and traders, and these traits, along with their remarkable skill and training as light infantry, have enabled them to subdue all the other nations and races, and to have erected the monument to peace and prosperity that comprises the Glorious Empire. It is assumed that Imperials are based on the Romans, as it is assumed that Bretons are based on the French. Urban Dictionary

The acquisition of resources, land, influence, population, etc. through aggressive diplomacy/military force in order to gain an edge on rival factions or in an attempt to achieve everlasting total supremacy over all other factions. Imperialism saw a sharp rise in the early 20th century, in which various predominant European and Asian monarchies in dire need of raw resources to upkeep their growing industrial and economic needs frequently engaged in minor skirmishes with their weaker neighbors and distant, underdeveloped lands. This in turn contributed to the outbreak of World War 1, in which tensions for new territories rich in resources pitted imperial alliances against each other after the assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand. Urban Dictionary

Often used to describe the United States' form of measurement, in other countries. Urban Dictionary

When a more forward nation takes over a more backward nation for land, raw materials and capital. Urban Dictionary

The source of evil in the Star Wars universe, usually involving members of the fallen Sith Empire, trying to resurrect it. In the latter movies, the Empire is reborn by Palpatine and Vader. Urban Dictionary

1)See Star Wars 2)See Gulf War 2 An act of enterprising. In other words, going from place to place, shoving your evil capitalist beliefs down everyones throats, then raiding the countries natural resources and leaving the country with 'freedom' Often used in the sentences with other words, like George Bush, Capitalism, OMFG Bush is a bastard and, WTF is americas problem?! Oil is the number 1 cause of imperialism. Urban Dictionary

The unit of measurement from the british empire the "US unit" was based on. Very similar but with some differences. The pint, and therefore the gallon, is smaller in US than imperial units. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to imperialism:
imperialism, imperialist, imperialis, imperiality, imperialists, imperialize, imperials, imperialisms, imperialismo.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word imperialism:
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Words that rhyme with imperialism:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe imperialism:
british, american, cultural, western, anti, japanese, economic, european, german, russian, soviet, french, foreign, modern, capitalist, roman, colonial, international, aggressive, linguistic, communist, english, century, liberal, spanish, north, ecological, victorian, athenian, yankee, italian, commercial, intellectual, chinese, global, contemporary, dutch, informal, capitalistic, ultra, sub, overseas, territorial, portuguese, fascist, called, neo, corporate, nineteenth, tsarist, militant, west, constructive, fashioned, racial, ideological, ethical, style, socialist, egyptian, naked, benevolent, predatory, ruthless, ecclesiastical, arab.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective imperialism:
the, expansion, caged.

Consonant match to imperialism:
imperial ism.

Words that sound like imperialism:
imperialism, imperializing, imperialist, imperialize, imperialized, imperialis, empiricism, imperials, imperialists, serialism.