imperialism
nounStress: second syllable
Syllables: im-pe-ri-al-ism (5)
English Definition
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Example Sentence
The country's history was shaped by British imperialism.
US IPA
/ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/
UK IPA
/ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/