exploitation Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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