Imperialism Definition & Meaning

imperialism
noun
  1. a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
  2. a political orientation that advocates imperial interests
  3. any instance of aggressive extension of authority

"Imperialism" in song lyrics

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  • "In dismantling colonialists and imperialism"
    Capital-X — Revolutionary
  • "british imperialism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "19th century western imperialism"
    AOL — AOL

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