expansionism


Pronunciation key

( ik-span′shən-iz´m )

ex•pan•sion•ism

n.

  1. The practice or policy of expanding national territory, economics and its reach of influence, often at the expense of other nations.

See Imperialism.

References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • The World Book Encyclopedia ©1981
  • The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition ©1985

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