Used in a Sentence

imperialist

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for imperialist.

Editorial note

The problem is that the French people don't see their existing government for the fascist, imperialist organization that it currently IS.

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Quick take

An advocate of imperialism.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of imperialist gathered in one view.

noun

An advocate of imperialism.

adjective

Of, or relating to imperialism.

noun

(historical, sometimes attributive) An agent or official working on behalf of the Empire of Japan.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for imperialist.

noun

An advocate of imperialism.

adjective

Of, or relating to imperialism.

noun

(historical, sometimes attributive) An agent or official working on behalf of the Empire of Japan.

Example sentences

1

The problem is that the French people don't see their existing government for the fascist, imperialist organization that it currently IS.

2

I think, on the mean, Australia has maintained a nascent imperialist aspect for over a century now..

3

More debate and better ideas might happen that undermine the imperialist activities still going on in Middle East.

4

The imperialist nationalist history of capitalism is more than bloody, blood is what makes the world fertile for capitalism.

5

Because the US does not want to be seen as an imperialist or colonial power or an occupying force.

6

Plenty invasions of sovereign countries in the last 35 years alone prove it's unfit for lasting peace, an imperialist hyper-aggressive power.

7

Point, but the destructive views of minorities promoted by this publication is classic imperialist journalism.

8

Kipling may be an imperialist, but he is an honest one, and certainly correct about some fundamental ugly truths of international relations.

9

Both have great interest in aggressive imperialist foreign policies with little international oversight.

10

We don't have imperialist intentions with any of those countries, nor do we consider them enemies.

11

Axis powers were trying to join the imperialist game of u.s.

12

This kind of imperialist behaviour is antiquated, disrespectful and selfish.

Quote examples

1

That they could blame the "imperialist westerners" for this means that they can easily deflect any dissent outwards (as often happens in hard times...e.g.

2

"It's about freedom." Exactly, and the imperialist nation-states are generally the antithesis to freedom accross the board.

3

(h) "Greece went under financial supervision as a result of exactly that." Greece didn't pay Turkey for Greece's war of imperialist agression.

4

I upset the guide at Ardbeg by pointing this out, who called me a "typical British imperialist, what are you going to do, tax it, sassenach?!".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use imperialist in a sentence?

The problem is that the French people don't see their existing government for the fascist, imperialist organization that it currently IS.

What does imperialist mean?

An advocate of imperialism.

What part of speech is imperialist?

imperialist is commonly used as noun, adjective.