imperyalismo
imperyalísmo with stress marks
imperialism
Usage Note
Imperyalismo is a Spanish loanword (from imperialismo) used primarily in academic, political, and historical discourse. In the Philippines, it is closely associated with critiques of American colonial rule and ongoing debates about foreign economic influence.
Examples
" Laban siya sa imperyalismo. "
Natural Translation
He is against imperialism.
Literal Translation
Against he to imperialism.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang kasaysayan ng imperyalismo sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
They studied the history of imperialism in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Studied they the history of-the imperialism in-the Philippines.
" Maraming manunulat na Pilipino ang pumuna sa imperyalismo na nagdulot ng matinding pagbabago sa kultura at ekonomiya ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
Many Filipino writers criticized the imperialism that brought drastic changes to the country's culture and economy.
Literal Translation
Many writers Filipino criticized the imperialism that caused severe change in culture and economy of-the country.
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