imperialist

im·pe·ri·al·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-peer-ee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əˌlɪz əm/
- /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.ə.lɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-peer-ee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of imperialist word

noun imperialist the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. 1
noun imperialist advocacy of imperial or sovereign interests over the interests of the dependent states. 1
noun imperialist imperial government; rule by an emperor or empress. 1
noun imperialist an imperial system of government. 1
noun imperialist British. the policy of so uniting the separate parts of an empire with separate governments as to secure for certain purposes a single state. 1
noun imperialist Of, relating to, supporting, or practicing imperialism. 1

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Origin of imperialist

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; imperial1 + -ism

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Parts of speech for Imperialist

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imperialist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for imperialist

noun imperialist

imperialistic — the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
colonial — Colonial means relating to countries that are colonies, or to colonialism.
absolutist — the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
despotic — If you say that someone is despotic, you are emphasizing that they use their power over other people in a very unfair or cruel way.

adjective imperialist

expansionist — Of or pertaining to expansionism.
colonialist — Colonialist means relating to colonialism.

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