Telegraph quick today

[Fairygodmother]

9a expansionist (13) finding it difficult today, thanks

[shooty]

commercialist ?

mercantilism (ˈmɜːkəntɪˌlɪzəm)

— n
1. economics Also called: mercantile system a theory prevalent in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries asserting that the wealth of a nation depends on its possession of precious metals and therefore that the government of a nation must maximize the foreign trade surplus, and foster national commercial interests, a merchant marine, the establishment of colonies, etc
2. a rare word for commercialism

[rejam]

industrialist

[Celticv11]

Imperialistic

[Fairygodmother]

Thanks celticv11