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 exploitation exploitation /ˌɛkˌsplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

  1. () An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)  ( using , victimisation [British] , victimization , exploitation )
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
     Capitalistic exploitation of the working class
    capitalistic exploitation of the working class
     Paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
    paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
  2. () The act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful  ( exploitation , development )
    the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
     The development of Alaskan resources
    the development of Alaskan resources
     The exploitation of copper deposits
    the exploitation of copper deposits