as in hostility
tendency to extend power or control over others especially through the use of force
Violent conquer of other nations is one extreme form of imperialism.
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Recent Examples of imperialism
His claims are bringing to the surface decades-old emotions about U.S. imperialism and foreign occupation.
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Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
How much Friedrich really dialogued with all these political happenings isn’t explained much within the show itself, whose texts are crystal clear until conflict and imperialism get invoked.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Trump’s words reiterate an age-old American mythology regarding the relationship between the U.S. and Panama, one that hides a history of imperialism and exploitation.
—Julie Greene / Made By History, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
During the high point of European imperialism, toward the second half of the nineteenth century, colonial administrators faced a dilemma.
—Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
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Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
How much Friedrich really dialogued with all these political happenings isn’t explained much within the show itself, whose texts are crystal clear until conflict and imperialism get invoked.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Trump’s words reiterate an age-old American mythology regarding the relationship between the U.S. and Panama, one that hides a history of imperialism and exploitation.
—Julie Greene / Made By History, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
During the high point of European imperialism, toward the second half of the nineteenth century, colonial administrators faced a dilemma.
—Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperialism
Noun
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Ultimately, restrictions on vacant CPS property sales are part of a broader problem, and that’s education officials’ open hostility toward alternative education models.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Then a decade of talks crashed into President Trump’s hostility toward Canada.—
Karen Weise,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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At age twelve, Genge began playing rugby and found an outlet for his aggression.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The level of aggression of the cancer is determined by the Gleason score and grade system.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Their concern was that a more assertive Germany would reawaken old fears about German militarism.—
Mark I. Vail,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Under his leadership, the union also took progressive positions on civil rights and U.S. militarism.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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India's jingoism and war hysteria should be a source of serious concern for the world.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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As for the Russian soldiers, their remarks are a mix of jingoism and resignation.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Imperialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperialism. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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