imperialist
adjective/ɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/
Frequency rank: #11,291 most common English word
Meaning
a person or system that supports extending a country's power and influence through conquest or domination of other nations.
Example sentence
Many citizens protested against the imperialist policies that sought to control foreign lands.
Synonyms & related words
- expansionist
- colonial
- domineering
- aggressive
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