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- DictionaryEx·ploi·ta·tion/ˌekˌsploiˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work: "the exploitation of migrant workers"
- 2. the action of making use of and benefiting from resources: "the Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits"
Exploitation is the act of selfishly taking advantage of someone or a group of people in order to profit from them or otherwise benefit oneself. Exploitation is a noun form of the verb exploit, which commonly means to take advantage in such a way. The adjective form is exploitative, as in exploitative practices.
exploitation noun [U] (UNFAIR TREATMENT) 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.
The meaning of EXPLOITATION is an act or instance of exploiting. How to use exploitation in a sentence.
exploitation noun [U] (UNFAIR TREATMENT) 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.
Definitions of exploitation. noun. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) “capitalistic exploitation of the working class” synonyms: using, victimisation, victimization. see more. noun. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful. “the exploitation of copper deposits”
1. The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage: exploitation of copper deposits. 2. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes: exploitation of unwary consumers. 3. An advertising or publicity program. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
noun. OPAL W. /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] (disapproving) a situation in which somebody treats somebody else in an unfair way, especially in order to make money from their work. the exploitation of children. Starvation and poverty are the result of global economic exploitation, not lack of resources. Extra Examples.
