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For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual.
Irving Babbitt

Meaning of "imperialism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IMPERIALISM

imperialism  [ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IMPERIALISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Imperialism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IMPERIALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

imperialism

Imperialism

Imperialism, as it is defined by the Dictionary of Human Geography, is an unequal human and territorial relationship, usually in the form of an empire, based on ideas of superiority and practices of dominance, and involving the extension of authority and control of one state or people over another." Lewis Samuel Feuer identifies two major subtypes of imperialism; the first is the "regressive imperialism" identified with pure conquest, unequivocal exploitation, extermination or reductions of undesired peoples, and settlement of desired peoples into those territories. The second type identified by Feuer is "progressive imperialism" that is founded upon a cosmopolitan view of humanity, that promotes the spread of civilization to allegedly backward societies to elevate living standards and culture in conquered territories, and allowance of a conquered people to assimilate into the imperial society, an example being the British Empire which claimed to give their "citizens" a number of advantages. The term as such primarily has been applied to Western political and economic dominance in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Definition of imperialism in the English dictionary

The first definition of imperialism in the dictionary is the policy or practice of extending a state's rule over other territories. Other definition of imperialism is an instance or policy of aggressive behaviour by one state against another. Imperialism is also the extension or attempted extension of authority, influence, power, etc, by any person, country, institution, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IMPERIALISM


brutalism
ˈbruːtəˌlɪzəm
capitalism
ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm
colonialism
kəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm
embolism
ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm
formalism
ˈfɔːməˌlɪzəm
journalism
ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
liberalism
ˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm
literalism
ˈlɪtərəˌlɪzəm
materialism
məˈtɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
metabolism
mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
minimalism
ˈmɪnɪməˌlɪzəm
nationalism
ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm
Orientalism
ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəˌlɪzəm
photojournalism
ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
professionalism
prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm
realism
ˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
socialism
ˈsəʊʃəˌlɪzəm
surrealism
səˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
symbolism
ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm
vandalism
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IMPERIALISM

imperia
imperial
imperial gallon
imperial preference
imperial system
Imperial War Museum
imperialist
imperialistic
imperialistically
imperially
imperialness
imperil
imperilled
imperilling
imperilment
imperious
imperiously
imperiousness
imperishability
imperishable

WORDS THAT END LIKE IMPERIALISM

alcoholism
cannibalism
citizen journalism
communalism
environmentalism
essentialism
factionalism
federalism
fundamentalism
idealism
industrialism
initialism
intellectualism
multiculturalism
multilateralism
mutualism
pastoralism
photorealism
pluralism
spiritualism
traditionalism

Synonyms and antonyms of imperialism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «imperialism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IMPERIALISM

Find out the translation of imperialism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of imperialism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «imperialism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

帝国主义
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

imperialismo
570 millions of speakers

English

imperialism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साम्राज्यवाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الإمبريالية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

империализм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

imperialismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাম্রাজ্যবাদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

impérialisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Imperialisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Imperialismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

帝国主義
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

제국주의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Imperialisme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chủ nghĩa đế quốc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏகாதிபத்தியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

साम्राज्यवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

emperyalizm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imperialismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

imperializm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

імперіалізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

imperialism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ιμπεριαλισμού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

imperialisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

imperialismen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

imperialisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of imperialism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERIALISM»

The term «imperialism» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.652 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERIALISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «imperialism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «imperialism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about imperialism

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10 QUOTES WITH «IMPERIALISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word imperialism.
1
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
The liberal psyche wants to protect minorities, to apologize for imperialism, colonialism, slavery, and the appalling treatment of black people during the civil rights movement. At the same time, they want to continue to defend the rights of individuals.
2
Bill Ayers
Imperialism or globalization - I don't have to care what it's called to hate it.
3
Irving Babbitt
For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual.
4
Irving Babbitt
Democracy is now going forth on a crusade against imperialism.
5
Emily Greene Balch
These wars appear also to have given its death blow to colonialism and to imperialism in its colonial form, under which weaker peoples were treated as possessions to be economically exploited. At least we hope that such colonialism is on the way out.
6
Hugo Chavez
I shook Obama's hand and I said, 'I want to be your friend.' My hand is still outstretched. I am not Obama's enemy, but it's difficult not see imperialism in Washington. Those who don't see it don't want to see it, like the ostrich.
7
Angela Davis
As a black woman, my politics and political affiliation are bound up with and flow from participation in my people's struggle for liberation, and with the fight of oppressed people all over the world against American imperialism.
8
Stanley Hauerwas
I think no one knows what humanitarian intervention means. If I were a person who was non-American, I would think humanitarian intervention is just another name for United States imperialism.
9
Kim Il-sung
We are opposed to the line of compromise with imperialism. At the same time, we cannot tolerate the practice of only shouting against imperialism, but, in actual fact, being afraid to fight it.
10
Kim Il-sung
It is wrong to try to avoid the struggle against imperialism under the pretext that independence and revolution are important, but that peace is still more precious.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IMPERIALISM»

Discover the use of imperialism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to imperialism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Imperialism
Published in 1902, this critique of imperial policy and economics was written by influential early socialist thinker J. A. Hobson.
John Atkinson Hobson, 2011
2
Imperialism: Critical Concepts in Historical Studies
Imperialism, and its close ally, colonialism, are two such contested concepts. This set will give readers an insight in to the main lines of debate about the meanings of imperialism and colonialism over the last two centuries.
P. J. Cain, Mark Harrison, 2001
3
Culture and Imperialism
"Said is a brilliant . . . scholar, aesthete and political activist."--Washington Post Book World.
Edward W. Said, 2012
4
Imperialism
He describes the various early meanings of imperialism, how it developed as a party slogan originally directed against Disraeli, and then how, towards the end of the century, it began to assume an assertive, positive tone.
Richard Koebner, 1964
5
Japanese Imperialism, 1894-1945
This is a study of the origins and nature of Japanese imperialism from the Sino-Japanese war of 1894-1895 through to 1945.
W. G. Beasley, 1987
6
Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, ...
New edition of this classic work that evaluates the ecological reasons for European expansion.
‎2004
7
Theories of Imperialism
The book is objective, readable, and short."—Robin W. Winks, Yale University In this succinct guide to the frequently confusing assessments of imperialism, Wolfgang J. Mommsen presents a balanced and impartial survey--a rare achievement ...
Wolfgang J. Mommsen, 1980
8
Imperialism and Popular Culture
This book examines the various media through which nationalist ideas were conveyed in late Victorian and Edwardian times--in the theatre, "ethnic" shows, juvenile literature, education, and the iconography of popular art.
John M. MacKenzie, 1986
9
The New Imperialism
What exactly is the relationship between US militarism abroad and domestic politics? These are the questions taken up in this compelling and original book.
David Harvey, 2003
10
Imperialism, Art and Restitution
This book is about whether or not great works of art should be returned.
John Henry Merryman, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IMPERIALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term imperialism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Greece Accepts Bailout Terms — and German Imperialism
The Greek Parliament yesterday voted 229–64 in favour of accepting harsh new bailout terms. The decision all but guarantees Greece's ... «Daily Reckoning - Australian Edition, Jul 15»
2
Stop bankers' rule in Greece | Workers World
German imperialism has gotten the endorsement of a strong bloc of countries and the collaboration of the French capitalist government to crush ... «Workers World, Jul 15»
3
PressTV-'Israel losing strategic value to US'
“Israel begins to see what the rest of the world sees: The writing is on the wall, they are losing their strategic value to US imperialism,” he added ... «Press TV, Jul 15»
4
Prepare For Programmatic Imperialism: Q&A With ChoiceStream's …
ChoiceStream CEO Eric Bosco believes that the media industry will soon be entirely programmatic. “We are definitely headed toward ... «MediaPost Communications, Jul 15»
5
Venezuela Hosts Int. Meeting on Anti-Imperialism
Carlos López 12 de julio de 2015, 08:56Caracas, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Members of social movements, workers, peasants, indigenous, neglected sectors and ... «Prensa Latina, Jul 15»
6
Pope's Apology For Imperialism Foreshadows Upcoming …
(RNS) If Pope Francis' powerful denunciation of the global economic system was the heart of his talk to Bolivians on Thursday (July 9), his ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
BBC imperialism, the enigma of John Freeman, and Rihanna's …
BBC imperialism, the enigma of John Freeman, and Rihanna's Atrocity Exhibition. The Rihanna video is a prime exhibit in what J G Ballard ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
8
Blumenthal on Gaza, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz on Domestic …
Blumenthal on Gaza, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz on Domestic Imperialism, Study on Working Moms – 07/02/15 · Today's Show | Published 2 Jul ... «Uprising, Jul 15»
9
The New Imperialism of Globalized Monopoly-Finance Capital
It is now a universal belief on the left that the world has entered a new imperialist phase.1 That imperialism should evolve and take on novel ... «Monthly Review, Jul 15»
10
Imperialism's Health Component
Medicine and public health have played important roles in imperialism. With the emergence of the United States as an imperial power in the ... «Monthly Review, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Imperialism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/imperialism>. May 2024 ».
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