imperialism
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/ɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/
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/ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/
When one country controls other countries, usually by force.
The history of British imperialism shows how one nation ruled many others.
英國帝國主義的歷史展示了一個國家如何統治許多其他國家。
When a powerful country influences others through business or culture.
Some people see American movies everywhere as a form of cultural imperialism.
有些人認為美國電影無處不在是一種文化帝國主義的形式。