colonialist
colonialist Lexical Profile
colonialist Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or supporting colonialism or colonialists.
"The historian analyzed how colonialist policies reshaped the region's traditional agricultural economy."
• noun
A person who supports, practices, or participates in the policy of acquiring and maintaining colonies, especially for economic exploitation.
"The novel portrays the tensions between the indigenous population and the wealthy European colonialists."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'colonialist' with 'colonist'; a 'colonist' is simply an inhabitant or settler of a colony, whereas a 'colonialist' specifically advocates for or practices the policy of colonial domination.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-19th century from 'colonial' plus the suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'colonia' (settled land, farm) from 'colonus' (farmer, settler).