expansionism
gb/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/ us/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/
C1
Engelsk
expanzionizmus, terjeszkedési politika, terjeszkedés, terjeszkedési stratégia
NAVNEORD
C1
FORMAL
1
Brugsmønster:
[country/state/leader]'s expansionism; expansionism in [region]
The neighboring countries feared the empire's expansionism and formed a defensive alliance.
A szomszédos országok féltek a birodalom expanzionizmusától, ezért védelmi szövetséget kötöttek.
Critics accused the government of using security concerns to justify territorial expansionism.
A bírálók azzal vádolták a kormányt, hogy biztonsági aggályokra hivatkozva igazolja a területi expanzionizmust.
The course examines nationalism, colonial expansionism, and the causes of several nineteenth-century wars.
Læringseksempler
Many people were afraid of the ruler's expansionism.
Sokan féltek az uralkodó expanzionizmusától.
Expansionism can lead to war with neighboring countries.
Az expanzionizmus háborúhoz vezethet a szomszédos országokkal.
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse expansionism with expansion. Expansion is general growth; expansionism is usually a policy or ideology of gaining more territory, power, or influence.
Betydning
Policy of expanding power
Ordforbindelser
territorial expansionism
|military expansionism
|imperial expansionism
|colonial expansionism
|aggressive expansionism
|national expansionism
|Russian expansionism
|Chinese expansionism
|American expansionism
|oppose expansionism
Synonymer
imperialism (often suggests domination of other countries or peoples, especially through empire)
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colonialism (specifically involves controlling and settling territories abroad)
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aggression (emphasizes hostile action rather than the ideology or policy of expansion)
Antonymer
isolationism (a policy of avoiding involvement with other countries rather than expanding influence)
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anti-imperialism (opposition to empire-building and domination by powerful states)
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noninterventionism (a policy of not interfering in other countries' affairs)
Temaer
politics
|international_relations
|war
|history
Definition
the idea or policy that a country should make itself larger or more powerful by controlling more land or other countries
A policy, belief, or practice by which a country seeks to increase its territory, power, or influence, especially through political, military, or colonial control.
NAVNEORD
C1
BUSINESS
2
Brugsmønster:
[company/organization]'s expansionism; expansionism into [market/area]
The company's expansionism worried analysts who thought it was taking on too much debt.
A vállalat terjeszkedése aggasztotta az elemzőket, mert szerintük túl sok adósságot vállalt.
Local businesses complained about the retail chain's aggressive expansionism.
A helyi vállalkozások panaszkodtak a kiskereskedelmi lánc agresszív terjeszkedése miatt.
The new CEO rejected expansionism and focused instead on improving the firm's existing stores.
Læringseksempler
The company's expansionism made it open stores in many cities.
A vállalat terjeszkedése abban mutatkozott meg, hogy sok városban nyitott üzleteket.
Investors were nervous about the firm's expansionism.
A befektetők idegesek voltak a cég terjeszkedése miatt.
Typisk fejl:
In business contexts, expansionism usually sounds more critical or analytical than simply saying growth or expansion.
Betydning
Aggressive pursuit of growth
Ordforbindelser
corporate expansionism
|commercial expansionism
|economic expansionism
|market expansionism
|retail expansionism
|unchecked expansionism
|rapid expansionism
|global expansionism
Synonymer
growth strategy (more neutral and common in business contexts)
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aggressive expansion (clearer and less ideological; emphasizes speed or forcefulness)
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empire-building (often critical; suggests expanding power for its own sake)
Antonymer
consolidation (focuses on strengthening existing operations rather than expanding)
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downsizing (reducing the size of an organization rather than increasing it)
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retrenchment (a formal term for cutting back activities or ambitions)
Temaer
business
|economics
|organizations
|strategy
Definition
a policy of trying to grow bigger and enter more places or markets
A strong tendency or strategy to keep increasing the size, reach, or influence of an organization, business, or system.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
expansionism
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/
US/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/
Stavelser og tryk
ex - pan - sion - ism (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pan)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: expansionism
- Plural: expansionisms
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