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subimperialisms

subimperialisms is the plural of subimperialism.

Meaning of subimperialism

Noun

subimperialism (countable and uncountable, plural subimperialisms)

  1. 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.
    • The revolt against "imperialism" has engendered a number of "subimperialisms." Egypt has ambitious plans of expansion which include the annexation of the Sudan and the suppression of Israel. India is determined to retain possession of Kashmir (the cause of ineradicable antagonism between her and...1956 September 30, F. A. Voight, “Soviet Colonialism”, in Soviet Total War: “Historic Mission” of Violence and Deceit (85th Congress, 1st Session, House Document; no. 227, part 2), volume II...

Forms of subimperialisms

alternative formsub-imperialisms

Questions about subimperialisms

What is subimperialisms the plural of?
Subimperialisms is the plural of subimperialism.

Words near subimperialisms in the dictionary

  1. subimmersed
  2. subimmunogenic
  3. subimperforate
  4. subimperial
  5. subimperialism
  6. subimperialisms
  7. subimperialist
  8. subimperialists
  9. subimpose
  10. subimposed
  11. subimposes

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