imperialistic

Variant of imperialism

noun

  1. imperial state, authority, or system of government
  2. the policy and practice of forming and maintaining an empire in seeking to control raw materials and world markets by the conquest of other countries, the establishment of colonies, etc.
  3. the policy and practice of seeking to dominate the economic or political affairs of underdeveloped areas or weaker countries

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