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Definition of imperialist adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

imperialist

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

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