- The definition of imperialism is the practice of a larger country or government growing stronger by taking over poorer or weaker countries that have important resources.
An example of imperialism was England’s practices of colonizing India.
imperialism definition by Webster's New World
- imperial state, authority, or system of government
- 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.
- the policy and practice of seeking to dominate the economic or political affairs of underdeveloped areas or weaker countries
imperialism definition by American Heritage Dictionary
- The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations.
- The system, policies, or practices of such a government.
- im·peˈri·al·ist adjective & n.
- im·peˌri·al·isˈtic adjective
- im·peˌri·al·isˈti·cal·ly adverb
imperialism - Business Definition
imperialism - Cultural Definition
Acquisition by a government of other governments or territories, or of economic or cultural power over other nations or territories, often by force. Colonialism is a form of imperialism.