Definition of imperialism Imperialism

/ɪmpɪˈɹiʌlɪˌzʌm/ - [impireeulizum] - im•pe•ri•al•ism

We found 8 definitions of imperialism from 6 different sources.

What does imperialism mean?

Noun Plural: imperialisms
imperialism - a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
		foreign policy a policy governing international relations
imperialism - a political orientation that advocates imperial interests
		political orientation, political theory, ideology an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
imperialism - any instance of aggressive extension of authority
		control the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"

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imperialism (Noun)
The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

imperialism (n.)
The power or character of an emperor; imperial authority; the spirit of empire.

Imperialism is a policy (way of governing) in which large or powerful countries hold control or authority over other regions or territories. Some large or powerful countries control other regions to create a bigger empire.

An example of imperialism is when countries conquer or settle in such lands by setting up colonies. In the 1700s and 1800s the British Empire used the policy of imperialism to control large territories such as Australia and Canada.