Word Study
imperialist
CIDE DICTIONARY
imperialist, n. [Cf. F. impérialiste.].
One who serves an emperor; one who favors imperialism. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
imperialist, n. & adj.
--n. usu. derog. an advocate or agent of imperial rule or of imperialism.
--adj. of or relating to imperialism or imperialists.
--n. usu. derog. an advocate or agent of imperial rule or of imperialism.
--adj. of or relating to imperialism or imperialists.
THESAURUS
imperialist
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