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Imperialism Vocab 3
Age of Imperialism Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Indigenous | From a certain region; native. |
| Missionary | Someone who goes on a mission to a foreign place to spread his/her religion. |
| Partition | To divide a country or state into different parts, usually with different types of political rule. |
| Exploit | To take advantage of in an unfair way. |
| Dissident | One who disagrees. |
| Yellow Journalism | A type of journalism that relies on exaggeration. |
| Cavalry | Soldiers who serve on horseback. |
| Protectorate | A state or country that is protected by and partially controlled by a more powerful state or country. |
| Mutiny | A revolt against authority. |
| Envoy | A diplomatic agent. |
| Indemnity | Payment for damages |
| Ethnocentricity | Where a group or person believes their culture is superior to all others. |