Imperialist: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperialist

 

[ ษชmหˆpษชษ™riษ™lษชst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

politics

A person who supports or practices imperialism, typically in the form of expanding a country's power and influence through colonization, military conquest, or economic dominance.

Synonyms

colonizer, conqueror, expansionist

Examples of usage

  • The imperialists believed in the superiority of their nation and sought to dominate other countries.
  • During the 19th century, European imperialists established colonies in Africa and Asia.
  • Many historians criticize the actions of imperialists for exploiting resources and oppressing indigenous populations.
Context #2 | Adjective

history

Relating to or characteristic of imperialism.

Synonyms

colonialist, domineering, oppressive

Examples of usage

  • The imperialist policies of the British Empire led to the colonization of many countries.
  • Imperialist powers often justified their actions as bringing civilization and progress to less developed regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "imperialist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imperialista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเฅเคฐเคพเคœเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Imperialist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ imperialis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟะตั€ั–ะฐะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imperialista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธๅ›ฝไธป็พฉ่€… (ใฆใ„ใ“ใใ—ใ‚…ใŽใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impรฉrialiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imperialista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emperyalist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๊ตญ์ฃผ์˜์ž (jegukjuuija)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุจุฑูŠุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imperialista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ imperialista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๅ›ฝไธปไน‰่€… (dรฌguรณ zhว”yรฌ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imperialist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keisarasinni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟะตั€ะธะฐะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imperialist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imperialista

Etymology

The term 'imperialist' originated in the mid-19th century, during a period of intense European colonization and expansion. It was used to describe those who advocated for or practiced imperialism, a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or economic dominance. The rise of imperialism led to the exploitation and subjugation of many regions around the world, sparking debates about the ethics and consequences of imperialist practices.

See also: imperially.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,136, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.