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    expansionist
    /ɪkˈspanʃənɪst/

    noun

    • 1. a follower or advocate of a policy of territorial or economic expansion: "he was an aggressive expansionist"

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or characteristic of a policy of territorial or economic expansion: "the imperial government became increasingly bent on expansionist policies"

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  2. Jun 29, 2024 · of or involving or guided by expansionism.

  3. Jun 30, 2024 · Expansionary policy is a form of macroeconomic policy that seeks to encourage economic growth by increasing aggregate demand. It can consist of either monetary policy or...

  4. 6 days ago · Expansionism refers to the belief that one nation is superior and should have more self-determination (the ability to decide) than others. Expansionist nationalists are regarded to be the most aggressive form of nationalism as they promote territorial expansion of a nation's current borders, which can be achieved by force.

  5. 3 days ago · Ill-defined but keenly felt, manifest destiny was an expression of conviction in the morality and value of expansionism that complemented other popular ideas of the era, including American exceptionalism and Romantic nationalism.

  6. Jul 1, 2024 · Expansionism refers to the aspirations of a nation to expand the borders of its territory penetrating into those of other neighbouring countries or not, imposing on the conquered territory its ways, traditions and policies. In the contemporary world, it can occur through military or economic means.

  7. Jun 12, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines —The country is now at the frontline against China’s “expansionist ambitions” in the South China Sea, thanks to what experts think is due to the country’s hardline and vocal stance in upholding its sovereign rights.

  8. 2 days ago · Ultranationalism or extreme nationalism is an extreme form of nationalism in which a country asserts or maintains detrimental hegemony, supremacy, or other forms of control over other nations (usually through violent coercion) to pursue its specific interests.