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  2. imperialism, state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas.

  3. Imperialism - Wikipedia

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    Imperialism is maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing both hard power (military and economic power) and soft power (diplomatic power and cultural imperialism).

  4. Imperialism and its history | Britannica

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    imperialism, State policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas. In ancient times, rulers in China, western Asia, and the Mediterranean extended their power through imperialism.

  5. Imperialism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of IMPERIALISM is the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas; broadly : the extension or imposition of power, authority, or influence.

  6. What Is Imperialism? Definition and Historical Perspective -...

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    Imperialism, sometimes called empire building, is the practice of a nation forcefully imposing its rule or authority over other nations. Typically involving the unprovoked use of military force, imperialism has historically been viewed as morally unacceptable.

  7. From Imperialism to Postcolonialism: Key Concepts

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    Imperialism, the domination of one country over another country’s political, economic, and cultural systems, remains one of the most significant global phenomena of the last six centuries.

  8. We explain what imperialism is, and discuss its causes and consequences. In addition, we explore its characteristics and the European empires. Imperial domination can occur through colonization.

  9. American imperialism - Wikipedia

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    American imperialism is the expansion of American political, economic, cultural, media, and military influence beyond the boundaries of the United States of America.

  10. What Is Imperialism? - WorldAtlas

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    Imperialism is the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and influence of a nation, typically through colonization and economic exploitation. Throughout history, imperialism has been synonymous with competition for resources and recognition amongst contemporary global powers.

  11. What is imperialism in history? | Britannica - Encyclopedia...

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    Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples.