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Define Imperialism.

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The word imperialism is derived from the Latin word 'imperium' which means 'Power'.
The term imperialism refers to the policy of extending a country's rule over the others (or) the aggressive behaviour of one state against another (or) a country's dominant over the political and economic interest of another nation to exploit its natural resources.

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