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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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Our New Imperialism Era went from the late 1890s to the outbreak of World War I in 1914.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Imperialism was tolerated when it was able to project power abroad and produce rising living standards at home.

From Salon • May 26, 2022

Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain by journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera was awarded the non-fiction narrative book of the year prize.

From BBC • May 24, 2022

To be clear, no one was seriously guessing that Harry and Meghan’s baby would be named Economic Anxiety or Imperialism.

From Slate • May 6, 2019

Your remarkable little book on Imperialism which I have read three times—I have been anxious to write a review on it appreciating it.”—C.

From Freedom Through Disobedience by Das, C. R. (Chittaranjan)




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