Term
Imperialism
The state policy or practice of extending power and dominion through territorial acquisition or political and economic control.
Filed underChurch History
Definition
State policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas.
Sources
- 1.“Imperialism.” Encyclopaedia BritannicaLinkOriginal citation: "Imperialism." Encyclopaedia Britannica. April 21, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/topic/imperialism.
Last revised August 14, 2026