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proto-imperialism

noun

Etymology

From proto- + imperialism.

  1. derived from imperiālis
  2. derived from imperial
  3. inherited from imperial
  4. formed as imperialism — “imperial + -ism”
  5. prefixed as proto-imperialism — “proto- + imperialism”

Definitions

  1. Invasive and exploitative practices that anticipated capitalist imperialism.

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