expansionist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who advocates or supports the expansion of a country's territory, influence, or power.

  - "The expansionist policies of the 19th century European powers led to numerous colonial conflicts."
  - "Some historians view the American Civil War as a conflict between expansionist and anti-expansionist forces."

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Synonyms

expansionistic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expansionist
advocate , contemplate , applicate , vacillate

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Variants

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expansionism , expansionisms , expansionist , expansionistic , expansionists

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'expandere' meaning 'to spread out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'expansionist' was commonly used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the policies of European powers seeking to expand their empires.

2. The United States was often referred to as an 'expansionist power' during the late 19th century due to its acquisition of territories such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

2. Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining territories, usually with native populations, outside a country's jurisdiction.

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Culture

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The term 'expansionist' is often used in historical contexts to describe the policies of nations seeking to expand their territories or spheres of influence. It can be associated with imperialism and colonialism.

How to Memorize "expansionist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of the world with countries expanding their borders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'expansionist' with the idea of growth and expansion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Expand my nation's territory' to remember the meaning of 'expansionist'.

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