exploitation

6 definitions • 10 examples

the use of something in order to get an advantage from it:

exploitation of Britain's exploitation of its natural gas reserves began after the Second World War.

Their goal is to protect the Antarctic and its resources from future commercial exploitation.

the act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:

exploitation of Marx wrote about the exploitation of the workers.

We want to put a stop to the exploitation of children by adults.

The exploitation of fear is an effective means of manipulation.

These people are the victims of reality TV exploitation.

the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage:

She favors legislation to curb the exploitation of child labor.

Exploitation of colonies leaves them at a disadvantage and makes the colonizing nations more wealthy and powerful.

the use or development of something for profit or progress in business:

The awards recognize the best new products or processes suitable for commercial exploitation.

the exploitation of sth The exploitation of advanced technologies will be necessary for economic success.

unfair treatment of other people for your own advantage:

Working at very low wages is only one form of exploitation many immigrant workers face.