expansionist
[/ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/]
adjective, nounpl: expansionists
expansionista
1. Relating to or advocating the expansion of a country's territory, influence, or power
The expansionist policies of the empire led to numerous conflicts with neighboring nations.
As políticas expansionistas do império levaram a numerosos conflitos com nações vizinhas.
2. A person who favors or supports territorial or economic expansion
The expansionists in Congress pushed for westward settlement.
Os expansionistas no Congresso pressionaram pelo assentamento para o oeste.
3. Characterized by a tendency or desire to expand business, markets, or influence
The company adopted an expansionist strategy to increase its market share.
A empresa adotou uma estratégia expansionista para aumentar sua participação de mercado.
In Brazil, 'expansionista' is commonly used in historical discussions about imperialism and in modern business contexts. In the USA, the term is historically significant regarding Manifest Destiny and westward expansion in the 19th century. In contemporary usage, it often applies to corporate growth strategies or geopolitical ambitions.
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