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expansionist Definition and Meaning in English (expansionist definition)

adjective
Synonyms:imperialistannexationistexpansionary
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Expansionist definition: Relating to a policy of territorial or economic expansion.

Definitions of Expansionist

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to a policy of territorial or economic expansion.

  2. 2noun

    A person who advocates or practices a policy of territorial or economic expansion.

Example Sentences

formal

“The country adopted an expansionist foreign policy.”

casual

“He was known as an expansionist leader.”

Synonyms

imperialistannexationistexpansionary

Antonyms

isolationistnon-interventionist

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Expansionist definition: Relating to a policy of territorial or economic expansion.
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'Expansionist' translates to 'expansionist' in English. Expansionist definition: Relating to a policy of territorial or economic expansion.
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