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What is another word for Imperialistic? – 284 Imperialistic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    colonial expansionist aggressive dominant authoritarian dictatorial oppressive tyrannical despotic autocratic monarchical aristocratic elitist snobbish condescending patronizing superior arrogant haughty proud boastful pompous self-important overbearing domineering controlling manipulative exploitative predatory ruthless merciless cruel brutal savage barbaric imperial regal majestic powerful influential dominant commanding authoritative autarchic hegemonic sovereign supreme preeminent paramount ascendant predominant overriding prevailing ruling governing administrative bureaucratic managerial executive directional guiding leading directing commanding controlling dominating overpowering overwhelming crushing subjugating enslaving captivating confining restraining restricting limiting curbing checking repressing suppressing silencing muzzling gagging stifling smothering choking strangling throttling

    Meaning of Imperialistic

    Relating to or characterized by imperialism, which is a policy of extending the rule or influence of a country, especially in order to exploit its resources or people.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a desire to control or dominate other countries or peoples, often for economic or political gain.
    • * Relating to or characterized by imperialism, which is a policy of extending the rule or influence of a country, especially in order to exploit its resources or people.

    Etymology of Imperialistic

    The word "imperialistic" comes from the Latin words "imperium," meaning "power" or "command," and the suffix "-istic," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship or tendency.
    The term "imperialistic" has been used since the late 19th century to describe the policy of extending a country's rule or influence over other countries or territories, often for economic or strategic gain.

    Example Uses

    • The imperialistic tendencies of the colonial power led to the exploitation of the native population and the depletion of the country's natural resources.
    • * The company's imperialistic business practices have been criticized for prioritizing profits over social and environmental responsibility.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    democratic egalitarian libertarian anarchist anti-authoritarian non-interventionist isolationist pacifist dovish conciliatory cooperative collaborative reciprocal mutual symbiotic harmonious peaceful tranquil calm serene stable secure free independent autonomous self-governing sovereign equal just fair impartial unbiased neutral detached uninvolved passive submissive compliant obedient dutiful loyal faithful devoted dedicated committed

    Related Nouns

    empire colony territory province state nation country kingdom principality dominion sovereignty authority power control influence dominance hegemony supremacy preeminence paramountcy ascendance predominance overriding prevailing ruling governance administration bureaucracy management direction guidance leadership command domination exploitation oppression tyranny despotism autocracy monarchy aristocracy elitism snobbery condescension patronage superiority arrogance haughtiness pride boastfulness pomposity self-importance

    Related Verbs

    dominate control influence exploit oppress tyrannize despotize autocratize monarchize aristocratize elitize snub condescend patronize superiorize arrogance haught pride boast pomp self-import overbear domineer manipulate exploit subjugate enslave capture confine restrain restrict limit curb check repress suppress silence muzzle gag stifle smother choke strangle throttle

    Related Adjectives

    imperial imperialist colonial expansionist aggressive dominant authoritarian dictatorial oppressive tyrannical despotic autocratic monarchical aristocratic elitist snobbish condescending patronizing superior arrogant haughty proud boastful pompous self-important overbearing domineering controlling manipulative exploitative predatory ruthless merciless cruel brutal savage barbaric regal majestic powerful influential commanding authoritative autarchic hegemonic sovereign supreme preeminent paramount ascendant predominant overriding prevailing ruling