does it translate to “imperialism”?
Re: Urdu word "Istemaar"
yes. but generally Istemar is used for exploiting system. That is why sometimes 'colonization' is also translated as istemaar.
I guess Istemar is opposite to ta'meer.. so its used for system someone believe is destructive.
Imperialism is also translated as 'shehanshahiyat'
Re: Urdu word "Istemaar"
iste'maar kaa lafzii matlab to hotaa hai nau-aabaadii yaa kisii maqaam par qaabiz ho kar aabaadii baRhaanaa...ma'nvii a'itabaar se "qabza qroup [Land Mafia]" ko bhii kah sakte haiN!