C1nounformalsocietyenvironment
US/ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
unfairly using people or things for your own advantage; also using natural resources to make a profit
In context
The report exposed the exploitation of factory workers who earned almost nothing.
Overfishing is a clear example of the exploitation of natural resources.
New laws aim to protect children from exploitation online.
Words that go with exploitation
noun + preposition
- exploitation ofThe film criticises the exploitation of migrant workers.
adjective + noun
- sexual exploitationThe charity supports victims of sexual exploitation.
- economic exploitationChild labour is a form of economic exploitation.
- commercial exploitationCommercial exploitation of the forest has destroyed many habitats.
noun + noun
- labour exploitationLabour exploitation is common in poorly regulated industries.
verb + preposition
- protect from exploitationLaws should protect workers from exploitation.