Expansionist: meaning, definitions and examples

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expansionist

[ ɪkˈspænʃənɪst ]

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foreign policy

A person, group, or country that seeks to expand their territory or influence through aggressive actions or policies.

Synonyms

annexationist, colonizer, imperialist

Examples of usage

The expansionist country invaded its neighboring nations in order to annex their land.
The expansionist politician advocated for military expansion in the region.

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economy

A business or organization that aims to grow and increase its market share through acquisitions, mergers, or aggressive business strategies.

Synonyms

ambitious, competitive, growth-oriented

Examples of usage

The expansionist company acquired several smaller competitors to dominate the market.
The expansionist corporation expanded its operations globally to increase profits.

Translations

Translations of the word "expansionist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expansionista

🇮🇳 विस्तारवादी

🇩🇪 expansionistisch

🇮🇩 ekspansionis

🇺🇦 експансіоніст

🇵🇱 ekspansjonistyczny

🇯🇵 拡張主義者 (かくちょうしゅぎしゃ)

🇫🇷 expansionniste

🇪🇸 expansionista

🇹🇷 yayılmacı

🇰🇷 팽창주의자 (paengchangjuuija)

🇸🇦 توسعي (tawsi)

🇨🇿 expanzionistický

🇸🇰 expanzionistický

🇨🇳 扩张主义者 (kuòzhāng zhǔyì zhě)

🇸🇮 ekspanzionist

🇮🇸 útþenslusinni

🇰🇿 экспансионист

🇬🇪 ექსპანსიონისტი (ekspansionisti)

🇦🇿 ekspansionist

🇲🇽 expansionista

Word origin

The term 'expansionist' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'expand' with the suffix '-ist' indicating a person or advocate of a particular action or policy. The concept of expansionism has been prevalent throughout history, with empires and nations seeking to expand their territories and influence through various means such as conquest, colonization, or economic dominance.