imperialist
imperialist — noun
- imperialistsingular
- imperialistsplural
1. a person who believes that their country should extend its power over other nati
a person who believes that their country should extend its power over other nations, usually by taking over territory or controlling their economy and politics
Shanti wrote a book about British imperialists who ruled India in the nineteenth century.
countable noun referring to historical figures
Diego argued that economic policies can turn business leaders into a new kind of imperialist.
The villagers saw the foreign company's executives as imperialists trying to take their land.
Minh's grandfather fought against the imperialists who had seized control of his homeland.
- colonialist
more specific to taking over and settling foreign lands
- expansionist
focuses on territorial or economic growth rather than the ideology of empire
- hegemon
describes a dominant power or nation; less personal than 'imperialist'
- anti-imperialist
someone who actively opposes imperialism
- nationalist
focuses on one's own nation's interests rather than controlling others
文法句型
imperialist + verb (singular/plural)
用法筆記
Often used critically to describe someone whose actions or beliefs are seen as promoting domination over other nations. Can also be used figuratively for any person or group perceived as exerting undue control.
常見錯誤
imperialist — adjective
- imperialistpositive
- more imperialistcomparative
- most imperialistsuperlative
1. describing actions, policies, or attitudes that involve one country extending it
describing actions, policies, or attitudes that involve one country extending its power and influence over others, often through military force, economic pressure, or cultural dominance
The museum's new exhibition examines the imperialist history of Southeast Asia under French rule.
attributive: imperialist + noun (history)
Aoi criticised the government's imperialist approach to trade negotiations with smaller nations.
imperialist + noun (approach, policy, attitude)
Many former colonies still struggle with the long-term effects of imperialist policies.
Baraka argued the aid programme was imperialist for forcing recipients to adopt Western laws.
Tariq refused to support what he called an imperialist war fought for oil and influence.
- colonial
more historically specific to the period of direct colonial rule
- expansionist
focuses on territorial or economic growth; can be neutral or positive
- hegemonic
more academic; describes dominance without explicit empire-building
- anti-colonial
opposing colonial domination
- self-determining
relating to a nation's right to choose its own path
文法句型
imperialist + noun
be + imperialist
用法筆記
Almost always carries a negative or critical tone. Describes not only historical colonialism but also modern forms of economic or cultural domination. Used attributively (before a noun) much more often than predicatively.