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IMPERIALISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does imperialistic mean?
• IMPERIALISTIC (adjective)
The adjective IMPERIALISTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to imperialism
Familiarity information: IMPERIALISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to imperialism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
imperialist; imperialistic
Context example:
imperialistic wars
Pertainym:
imperialism (any instance of aggressive extension of authority)
Derivation:
imperialism (any instance of aggressive extension of authority)
imperialism (a political orientation that advocates imperial interests)
imperialism (a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries)
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