Exploitation meaning

What does “exploitation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“exploitation” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful.

exploitation

noun

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
“the development of Alaskan resources”
“the exploitation of copper deposits”
Synonymsdevelopment
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
“capitalistic exploitation of the working class”
“paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization”
Synonymsvictimization victimisation using

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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