All imperialist synonyms
im·pe·ri·al·ism
I i 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.
- dictatorial — Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
- hegemonic — having hegemony, or dominance: the ruling party's hegemonic control of all facets of society.
- hawkish — resembling a hawk, as in appearance or behavior.
adjective imperialist
- expansionist — Of or pertaining to expansionism.
- colonialist — Colonialist means relating to colonialism.