expansionists

[US]/[ɪkˈspænʃənɪst]/
[UK]/[ɪkˈspænʃənɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who advocates for territorial expansion; an expansionist.; A supporter of expansionism.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of expansionism.

Phrases & Collocations

expansionist policies

expansionists' ambitions

expansionist tendencies

be expansionists

expansionist state

criticizing expansionists

expansionists rise

stopping expansionists

aggressive expansionists

Example Sentences

the expansionists sought to conquer neighboring territories.

critics accused the government of supporting expansionist policies.

historical accounts detail the ambitions of ruthless expansionists.

expansionists often justify their actions with claims of national security.

the expansionists faced strong resistance from the local population.

his foreign policy was perceived as overtly expansionist by some.

the empire's expansionist drive led to numerous conflicts.

expansionists frequently used military force to achieve their goals.

the treaty aimed to curb the ambitions of aggressive expansionists.

expansionists often exploit economic vulnerabilities in other nations.

the rise of expansionists threatened regional stability.

historians debate the motivations of past expansionists.

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