C1noun formal 3K

Exploitation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Exploitation

a situation in which somebody treats somebody else in an unfair way, especially in order to make money from their work

In simple words: Using someone or something unfairly for your own benefit.

Exploitation in a sentence

• the exploitation of children
• Starvation and poverty are the result of global economic exploitation, not lack of resources.
• Migrant workers are vulnerable to exploitation.
• The party's avowed aim was to struggle against capitalist exploitation.
• societies based on the exploitation of enslaved people
• commercial exploitation of the mineral resources in Antarctica
• Turtles are increasingly threatened by human exploitation.
• the direct exploitation of natural forests
• exploitation of the situation for his own purposes
• her ruthless exploitation of popular fear

How to use Exploitation

Used mainly to discuss unfair treatment or use of resources. Often found in academic or political contexts. Less appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

exploitation + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'exploit' as to unfairly use; like a pirate exploiting treasure.

Related words

Collocations with Exploitation

• brutal
• ruthless
• cynical
• prevent
• struggle against
• be open to
• effective
• efficient
• full
• be ripe for
• effective
• efficient
• full
• be ripe for

Synonyms for Exploitation

• abuse
• utilization
• misuse
• manipulation
• oppression

Opposites of Exploitation

• fairness
• equity

Common mistakes with Exploitation

• Confusing with 'exploration', which means to examine or travel through an area.
• Using 'exploit' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.
• Mixing up 'exploitation' with 'exploitation rights' which have a specific legal meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Exploitation

What does Exploitation mean?

Using someone or something unfairly for your own benefit.

What is the definition of Exploitation?

a situation in which somebody treats somebody else in an unfair way, especially in order to make money from their work

How do you use Exploitation in a sentence?

the exploitation of children

Can you give another example of Exploitation?

Starvation and poverty are the result of global economic exploitation, not lack of resources.

What are synonyms for Exploitation?

Common alternatives include abuse, utilization, misuse, manipulation, oppression.

What is the opposite of Exploitation?

Opposite meanings include fairness, equity.

What words go with Exploitation?

It commonly pairs with brutal, ruthless, cynical, prevent, struggle against, be open to, effective, efficient, full, be ripe for, effective, efficient, full, be ripe for.

What are common mistakes when using Exploitation?

Confusing with 'exploration', which means to examine or travel through an area. Using 'exploit' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb. Mixing up 'exploitation' with 'exploitation rights' which have a specific legal meaning.

How do you pronounce Exploitation?

US: /["/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Exploitation formal or informal?

"Exploitation" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Exploitation?

Used mainly to discuss unfair treatment or use of resources. Often found in academic or political contexts. Less appropriate in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Exploitation?

"Exploitation" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.