Associations to the word «Imperialism»

Wiktionary

IMPERIALISM, 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.

Dictionary definition

IMPERIALISM, noun. A policy of extending your rule over foreign countries.
IMPERIALISM, noun. A political orientation that advocates imperial interests.
IMPERIALISM, noun. Any instance of aggressive extension of authority.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley