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Exploitation is defined as the act of using resources or the act of treating people unfairly in order to benefit from their efforts or labor.

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Making use of natural resources to build a city is an example of the exploitation of those resources.
Taking advantage of someone's need for a job and paying them only pennies to perform work so you can get rich is an example of exploitation.

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See exploitation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an exploiting or being exploited (in various senses)

See exploitation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage: exploitation of copper deposits.
Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes: exploitation of unwary consumers.
An advertising or a publicity program.

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