expansionism
gb/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/ us/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/
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English
expanzionizmus, terjeszkedési politika, terjeszkedés, terjeszkedési stratégia
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse expansionism with expansion. Expansion is general growth; expansionism is usually a policy or ideology of gaining more territory, power, or influence.
Meaning
Policy of expanding power
Collocations
territorial expansionism
|military expansionism
|imperial expansionism
|colonial expansionism
|aggressive expansionism
|national expansionism
|Russian expansionism
|Chinese expansionism
|American expansionism
|oppose expansionism
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
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)
Themes
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.
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
2
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
In business contexts, expansionism usually sounds more critical or analytical than simply saying growth or expansion.
Meaning
Aggressive pursuit of growth
Collocations
corporate expansionism
|commercial expansionism
|economic expansionism
|market expansionism
|retail expansionism
|unchecked expansionism
|rapid expansionism
|global expansionism
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
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)
Themes
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
expansionism
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/
US/ɪkspˈænʃənˌɪzəm/
Syllables & stress
ex - pan - sion - ism (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pan)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: expansionism
- Plural: expansionisms
Expressions
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