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Exploitation

Definition

(formal) The act of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work, ideas, or resources; the use of something, especially natural resources, in a way that harms the environment or the people affected by it.

Example Sentences

1The company was accused of exploitation of its workers in the developing country, paying them very low wages and denying them basic rights.
2Is the exploitation of natural resources, such as oil and gas, a necessary evil for economic growth, or can we find more sustainable alternatives?
3The documentary exposed the exploitation of migrant workers in the agricultural industry, highlighting the need for stricter labor laws and better working conditions.
4The government has been criticized for its exploitation of indigenous lands for mining and logging purposes, disregarding the rights and interests of the native communities.
5The concept of exploitation is central to Marxist theory, which argues that capitalism is based on the exploitation of the working class by the capitalist class.

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