colonialist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who supports or advocates for the extension of power and influence of their country into other territories, often through political or military means.

  - "The colonialist powers divided Africa among themselves during the Scramble for Africa."
  - "Many colonialists believed that they were bringing civilization to the people they colonized."

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Synonyms

colonialistic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colonialist
colonial , vocal , moral , modal , jocular

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Variants

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colonialism , colonialisms , colonialist , colonialistic , colonialists , anti-colonialist

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Etymology

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From the Latin colonus, meaning 'farmer' or 'settler', and the suffix -al, denoting one who deals in or is concerned with. The term was first used in the context of European expansion during the late 15th and 16th centuries.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'colonialist' was first used in the context of the Dutch colonization of Indonesia in the late 16th century.

2. Many colonialists believed that they were bringing 'civilization' to the people they colonized, but in reality, they often imposed their own cultural values and beliefs on the colonized peoples, leading to the erasure of indigenous cultures and traditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Imperialism: A political and economic system in which a country extends its power and influence over weaker nations, often through direct military control or indirect means such as economic coercion.

2. Postcolonialism: A cultural and intellectual movement that emerged in the late 20th century in response to the legacy of colonialism. It seeks to challenge and subvert the dominant narratives and power structures that have emerged from colonialism and to give voice to the experiences and perspectives of colonized peoples.

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Culture

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The term 'colonialist' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to critique and examine the power dynamics and consequences of colonialism. Some notable works include Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', Albert Camus' 'The Stranger', and Frantz Fanon's 'Black Skin, White Masks'.

How to Memorize "colonialist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of the world during the colonial era, with European powers carving out territories and establishing colonies. Visualize the people and resources being exploited and the power dynamics at play.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'colonialist' with the idea of power and control, and with the exploitation of weaker nations and peoples.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CAPS to remember the key features of colonialism: Conquest, Administration, Production, and Settlement.

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