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imperialism

[im-peer-ee-uh-liz-uhm] / ɪmˈpɪər i əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
expansionism
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NOUN
manifest destiny
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Sierra also contextualizes Kenmure Street within the long shadow of slavery, industry, imperialism and grassroots opposition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Also, rather than viewing missions as the tail on the dog of imperialism, Mr. Ryrie ties Protestant missions to the Reformation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Following his answer Monday, Mary Rambaran-Olm, an academic specializing in medieval literature, said "can someone introduce Zohran Mamdani to the writings by his dad on British imperialism?"

From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026

Factory International said the world-renowned artist's exhibition would focus on British imperialism, Chinese-British relations and the rise of globalisation.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

Near the court stands a statue of Paul Kruger, the president of the Republic of the Transvaal who fought against British imperialism in the nineteenth century.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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