manifest destiny

Noun

Meaning

a policy of imperialism rationalized as inevitable (as if granted by God)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

self-determination acquisition nationalism banner imperialism appeasement colonialism preparedness nonresistance sphere of influence militarism national anthem brinkmanship neocolonialism isolationism
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Hypernyms

imperialism

Examples

And for that reason we knew who we were, what we believed in and valued, and what our ' manifest destiny ' was."sfn citation. Source: Internet

"Carey's Iceman story in Manifest Destiny takes place before the recent "Uncanny X-Men" arc that saw Iceman arrive in San Francisco, and follows Iceman as he travels west on a cross-country trip to the X-Men's new home." Source: Internet

Midwestern states, Democrats total popular vote rose 20% between 1840 and 1844, while Whigs rose only 4%" The Democrats won Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and nearly took Ohio, where the concept of Manifest Destiny was most admired. Source: Internet

P. 439: However, "northern voters had nothing like demanded Manifest Destiny." Source: Internet

Election results Polk's adoption of Manifest Destiny paid dividends at the polls. Source: Internet

By 1900, the bison were almost extinct, the result of indiscriminate killing during the nation's "Manifest Destiny." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

manifaxine manifer manifest manifest itself manifest oneself manifest reality