Definition

Relating to a policy or practice where a country extends its power and influence over other countries, often through colonization or military force.

Example

The nation's imperialistic ambitions led to conflicts with neighboring countries.

Conversation

Have you noticed how imperialistic some countries can be in their foreign policies?

Yeah, it's really interesting to see how history influences their actions.

Exactly! It makes you think about the impacts of imperialistic attitudes on smaller nations.

Definitely, those dynamics can create a lot of tension in international relations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imperialistic → It is formed from "imperium" (from Latin, meaning command or empire) and "-istic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "imperialistic" refers to the ideology or policy pertaining to the expansion of an empire or dominance over other nations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'imperium' which means command or empire, and remember that 'imperialistic' relates to the idea of expanding an empire.

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