imperialist
adjectivemasculine/feminine/ĩpɨɾjɐˈliʃtɐ/medium
im·pe·ri·a·lis·ta
Definition
Relating to or supporting imperialism; advocating or practicing the extension of a nation's power through territorial acquisition or political/economic dominance.
The 19th century was marked by intense imperialist rivalry among European powers.
She wrote a book critiquing imperialist foreign policy.
Common collocations
imperialist powerimperialist policyimperialist ambitions
Etymology
De 'imperial' + sufixo '-ista'.