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territorial expansion

Definition

noun. the process of increasing land area or control.

Example Sentence

The Louisiana Purchase was a large territorial expansion.

More Example Sentences

Territorial expansion can cause conflicts between nations.

Synonyms

land growth; area increase; territorial growth

Antonyms

contraction; reduction; shrinkage

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