subimperialism
sub·im·per·i·al·i·sm
subimperialism · subimperialisms
A form of imperialism which is subordinate to another imperialist powerA form of imperialism (“policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations”) which is subordinate to another imperialist power.
UK/sʌb.ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.z(ə)m/US/sʌb.ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪ.zəm/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of imperialism (“policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations”) which is subordinate to another imperialist power.
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plural: subimperialismsWord family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable