mission civilisatrice
/miːsˈjɒ̃ ˌsɪvɪliːzəˈtriːs/Now chiefly historical
noun
The perceived calling of (former) imperial powers to introduce civilization into their colonies; specifically with reference to French colonial policy in Africa and Indo-China.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in Mississippi Valley Historical Review. From French mission civilisatrice from mission + civilisatrice, feminine form corresponding to civilisateur from civiliser + -ateur.
- petitionee
- petitioner
- petitioning creditor
- petitionist
- Petition of Right
- petitio principii
- petitive
- petit jeté
- petit mal
- petit-maître
- petit mort
- petit nom
- petit officer
- petitory
- petit pain
- petit pate
- petit paté
- petit point
- petit poussin
- petit pâté
- petits chevaux
- petits choux
- petit souper
- petits paquets
- petits pois