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Expansionist

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Referring to a country, government, or individual advocating or pursuing the policy of territorial expansion.

Example sentence:

1. The expansionist regime annexed several neighboring countries in an attempt to increase their national borders.

2. The expansionist policies of the empire led to conflicts with other nations.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person, group, or government supporting or advocating for territorial expansion.

Example sentence:

1. The expansionist believed that their country should take over the surrounding territories.

2. As an expansionist, he argued for invading and annexing the nearby islands.

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