colonialist

/kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪst/

colonialist adjective: of or pertaining to colonialism.

Adjective

colonialist (comparative more colonialist, superlative most colonialist)

Of or pertaining to colonialism.
- Outlines of a systemic relation between society and ecology are evident with the theoretical innovations underlying the ecoimperialist and colonialist critiques.2017, Paul Thompson, Environmental Justice
Synonyms:

colonialistic

colonialist (plural colonialists)

One who supports or advocates colonialism.
- [Marc Jacobs] is a colonialist, an extender of brands, and in very good shape.2010 November 10, John Caramanica, “Monopoly by Marc Jacobs”, in The New York Times
- So far, the daily dose of quinine had been bitter and very unpalatable. […] To make the medicine go down more easily, colonialists occasionally mixed the powder with sugar, water and gin.2014, Olivia Williams, “Gin is the Tonic”, in Gin Glorious Gin: How Mother’s Ruin Became the Spirit of London, London: Headline Publishing Group, →ISBN, page 163

From colonial + -ist.

What does colonialist mean?: Colonialist means of or pertaining to colonialism.
What is colonialist in Hindi?: Colonialist in Hindi is उपनिवेशवादी (upniveśvādī). See Colonialist meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is colonialist?: Colonialist can be an adjective or a noun.
How do you pronounce colonialist?: Colonialist is pronounced /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪst/ (US).

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