imperialism
/ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/ · /ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #5534 in the learning path
帝国主义；帝国扩张政策
Definitions
n. A policy of extending a country's power over other countries.
帝国主义；帝国扩张政策
Example
We discussed imperialism after visiting the history museum yesterday.
昨天参观历史博物馆后，我们讨论了帝国主义。
The legacy of imperialism continues to influence economic relationships and debates about cultural identity in many societies.
帝国主义的遗留影响仍在塑造许多社会的经济关系及有关文化认同的讨论。
Collocations
- cultural imperialism
- economic imperialism
- the legacy of imperialism
Word family
- imperial (adj.)
- imperialist (n.)
- imperialistic (adj.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；强调一国向外扩张统治或影响力。
FAQ
- What does imperialism mean?
- A policy of extending a country's power over other countries.
- How is imperialism pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/, US /ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
