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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" Similar
- 2. the action of making use of and benefiting from resources: "the Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits" Similar
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Exploitation is the use of something or someone for your own advantage, often unfairly or without consideration. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, collocations and translations of exploitation with Cambridge Dictionary.
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.
Exploitation is an act or instance of exploiting, such as using natural resources, immigrant laborers, or the system. See examples of exploitation in sentences, word history, and related entries.
Exploitation is a disapproving term for treating someone unfairly, especially for profit. It can also mean using a situation or resource for one's own advantage. Learn more with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.
When you’re talking about natural resources or knowledge rather than people, exploitation meaning "the fullest most profitable use of something" is not a bad thing. The exploitation of recycled materials can only be beneficial to our pollution problems.
Exploitation is the act of using something or someone for profit, advantage, or publicity. The web page provides various definitions, synonyms, and related expressions from different sources and contexts.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word exploitation, such as employing to the greatest advantage, utilizing for selfish purposes, or advertising. See synonyms, sentences, and word forms of exploitation.
