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imperialistic Synonyms

Another word for imperialistic

Choosing another word for imperialistic depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, characteristic of, or practicing imperialism; supporting the extension of a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political dominance over other nations.

Usage Example

"Historians analyzed how the nineteenth-century treaty reflected the imperialist ambitions of the European powers."

Strongest
imperialist
expansionist
Strong
colonialist
hegemonic
neocolonial

• adjective (Context 2)

Domineering, overbearing, or seeking to impose one's control, culture, or values onto others.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the conglomerate's aggressive takeover of small local businesses was an domineering move to monopolize the market."

Strong
domineering
imperious
overbearing
high-handed
authoritarian

Opposites of imperialistic

The opposite of imperialistic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

anti-imperialist
egalitarian
noninterventionist
isolationist
cooperative
deferential
See all opposites of imperialistic

• Nearby Words

imperial
imperialism
imperialist
imperialistic
imperially
imperil
imperilment

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Imperialistic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/imperialistic
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