imperialist
pronunciation
How to pronounce imperialist in British English:
UK [ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪst]
How to pronounce imperialist in American English:
US [ɪmˈpɪriəlɪst]
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- Noun:
- a believer in imperialism
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to imperialism
Word Origin
- imperialist (n.)
- c. 1600, "an adherent of an emperor," such as the emperor of Germany, France, China, etc., probably modeled on French impérialiste (early 16c.); from imperial + -ist. The shift in meaning to "advocate of imperialism" (1893) came via the British Empire, which involved a worldwide colonial system. See imperialism. As a term of abuse in communist circles, attested by 1918. As an adjective by 1816.
Example
- 1. Both outfits were now reviled as imperialist stooges .
- 2. For this japan and , especially , imperialist america are essential .
- 3. If it were national , it wouldn 't be driven by imperialist and globalist corporate interests .
- 4. Yet far from being an imperialist conspiracy , as american officials tell it the base agreement was a bureaucratic cock-up .
- 5. Latin america is reasserting its independence in an attempt to free itself from centuries of imperialist domination .