Meaning & use
Expansionism
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A policy or practice of increasing a nation's territory, influence, or economic reach, often through aggressive means.
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Historians point to the country's expansionism as a leading cause of the war.
The company's expansionism led it into markets it barely understood.
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Most commonly used in political and historical contexts to describe territorial ambition, though it also applies to business growth strategies.
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imperialismgrowth policy
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