as in hostility
tendency to extend power or control over others especially through the use of force
Violent conquer of other nations is one extreme form of imperialism.
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Recent Examples of imperialism
Never mind the millions enslaved and murdered by imperialism.
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Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Beginning with European imperialism in the late 18th century and technically concluding with Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon, this series is a great survey for those looking to understand Iran in regional context.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Mar. 2026
Soviet satire and humor journals, for example, ridiculed Western imperialism.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Guilt for European imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries should not become the permission structure for new forms of imperialism.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Beginning with European imperialism in the late 18th century and technically concluding with Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon, this series is a great survey for those looking to understand Iran in regional context.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Mar. 2026
Soviet satire and humor journals, for example, ridiculed Western imperialism.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Guilt for European imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries should not become the permission structure for new forms of imperialism.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperialism
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Out of such poverty comes hatred, resentment and a desire for revenge, and this cycle of hostility can continue for years.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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These differences were stronger in young people with more behavior problems that are shown outwardly, such as aggression, frequent anger, irritability, and refusing to follow rules.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Taipei, Taiwan — In the face of growing Chinese military aggression, Taiwan has increased defense spending, extended mandatory conscription and revamped its combat exercises, signaling its determination to fight off a potential invasion.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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All-singing, all-dancing American optimism-cum-militarism isn’t really the play’s subject so much as its mode.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The larger systems of fossil capitalism and militarism depend on one another.—
Mehrnoush Soroush,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tapping into national pride — dare say jingoism — might have done the trick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The positive feelings people have toward their community translate directly into civic engagement, without the risk of increasing negative feelings such as jingoism or xenophobia.—
Sean Richey,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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Colorado’s aggressiveness with trading away draft picks and prospects to help the NHL club’s pursuit of a Stanley Cup has often left the organization’s pipeline thin, but also provides opportunities for undrafted players like Logan O’Connor and Sam Malinski to earn chances and thrive.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Frost have played well with aggressiveness and their speed on the ice all season.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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