1. past tense of imperialize; to bring under imperial control or to make imperial in character
Usage: formal; historical

Examples

• The European powers imperialized much of Africa during the 19th century.
• The nation imperialized its neighboring territories to expand its influence.
• Colonial forces imperialized the region through military conquest and political control.
• Historians studied how empires imperialized distant lands for economic gain.
• The government imperialized the newly acquired provinces by establishing direct rule.