verb
- present participle of imperialize; to extend or impose imperial rule, authority, or influence over a territory or people
Usage: often used in historical or political contexts; can be used critically to describe the process of colonization or expansion of empire
Examples
- European powers spent centuries imperializing vast regions of Africa and Asia.
- The historian criticized the nation for imperializing weaker neighboring states.
- By imperializing the territory, the empire sought to expand its wealth and influence.
- The documentary examined how imperializing forces reshaped global politics in the 19th century.
- Critics argue that imperializing policies caused lasting harm to indigenous populations.