Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or characterized by expansionism: Describes a policy, ideology, or government that seeks to extend its power, territory, or influence, often through economic or political means.
   • Guided by a desire for expansion: Pertaining to actions or strategies driven by the aim of increasing size, scope, or control.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The country pursued an expansionist foreign policy, seeking new territories.
  • Historians debate the motives behind the empire's expansionist phase.
  • Critics accused the corporation of having expansionist ambitions in the global market.

Advanced Usage

• "expansionist agenda": A set of planned actions aimed at territorial or influential growth.
  • The political party's manifesto revealed a clear expansionist agenda.
• "expansionist tendencies": Inclinations or patterns of behavior toward expansion.
  • The ancient kingdom showed early expansionist tendencies under its new ruler.

Variants and Related Words

• Expansionism (n): The policy or practice of expansion, especially of a state's territory or economic influence.
  • The era was defined by imperial expansionism.
• Expansion (n): The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
  • The rapid expansion of the city surprised everyone.

Synonyms

• Imperialistic: Relating to a policy of extending a country's power through colonization or military force.
• Aggrandizing: Seeking to increase power, wealth, or status.

Related Phrases

(Note: As an adjective, "expansionist" does not form standard phrasal verbs. It is commonly used in noun phrases.) - Expansionist policy: A formal plan or course of action aimed at expansion. - The expansionist policy led to several conflicts. - Expansionist regime: A government characterized by expansionist doctrines. - The expansionist regime was eventually overthrown.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms centered solely on the adjective "expansionist." Its meaning is typically expressed directly in formal or historical contexts.)

Adjective

1. of or involving or guided by expansionism