Noun Definition

exploitation

1.Definition: an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

"Capitalistic exploitation of the working class", "Paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization"

Related Noun(s):victimisation, victimization

Category: General

2.Definition: the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

"The development of Alaskan resources", "The exploitation of copper deposits"

Related Noun(s):development

Category: General