word
imperialism
im-PEER-ee-al-iz-um
/ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
imperialism
Dictionary meaning
Extending a nation's power through colonization, military force, or economic dominance
History and origin
Latin
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