ex ‧ ploi ‧ ta ‧ tion AC /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
1 . a situation in which you treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but give them very little in return – used to show disapproval
exploitation of
The film industry thrives on the sexual exploitation of women.
2 . the development and use of minerals, forests, oil etc for business or industry
exploitation of
the controlled exploitation of resources
commercial/economic exploitation
3 . the full and effective use of something
exploitation of
greater exploitation of these data
4 . an attempt to get as much as you can out of a situation, sometimes unfairly
exploitation of
the exploitation of religion for political ends