exploitation

Definition of Exploitation in English :

1. development, exploitation

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

Example Sentences:
'the development of Alaskan resources'
'the exploitation of copper deposits'

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

Example Sentences:
'capitalistic exploitation of the working class'
'paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Exploitation

noun

an exploiting or being exploited (in various senses)

n.

1. The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage: exploitation of copper deposits.

2. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes: exploitation of unwary consumers.

3. An advertising or publicity program.