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expansionism

[ ik-span-shuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

  1. a policy of expansion, as of territory or currency:

    the colonial expansionism of Europe in the 19th century.



expansionism

/ ɪˈæʃəˌɪə /

noun

  1. the doctrine or practice of expanding the economy or territory of a country
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ貹ԲDzԾ, nounadjective
  • ˌ貹ԲDzˈپ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·貹sDz· noun adjective
  • ·貹ȴDz·t adjective
  • t··貹sDz· noun
  • anti··貹sDz· noun adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of expansionism1

First recorded in 1895–1900; expansion + -ism
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The view from Eastern Europe, on Nato's front line, gives a much sharper perspective on issues around Russian expansionism, Catlyn says.

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Many Panamanians question Trump’s motives on the canal, suggesting they may have to do with business pursuits or imperialistic expansionism, which has also seen Trump express interest in Greenland, Canada and even the Gaza Strip.

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While Trump has culled US foreign aid and pledged to focus on American domestic concerns, he has also leavened his remarks with talk of American expansionism.

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It appears that he has decided that American First means a return to American expansionism.

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In other words, Ukraine needs much more help to protect its sovereignty and hold the line against Russian expansionism.

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