Imperialist (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to imperialism; "imperialistic wars".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The government was criticized for its imperialist policies, which many saw as an attempt to exploit and dominate smaller nations.
- Some historians argue that the true motive behind the invasion was not liberation, but rather imperialist expansion.
- The writer's use of colonial imagery and tropes has led some to accuse her of promoting imperialist ideologies.
- Critics argue that the multinational corporation's aggressive business practices are a form of economic imperialism, driven by imperialist ambitions.
- The imperialist regime relied on coercion and manipulation to maintain its control over the colonized territories.