imperialist
adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪst/
/ɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/
(also imperialistic
(usually disapproving) /ɪmˌpɪəriəˈlɪstɪk/
/ɪmˌpɪriəˈlɪstɪk/
)- connected with a system in which one country controls other countries, often after defeating them in a war
- an imperialist power
- imperialist ambitions
- (of a powerful country) increasing its influence over other countries through business, culture, etc.
- culturally imperialist attitudes