imperialistically
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8.4
- adverb
- /ɪmˌpɪrɪəˈlɪstɪkli/
- Historically, nations that expanded imperialistically often ignored the rights of the people they governed.
Examples
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On the one hand, no group should imperialistically impose its vision of the good on others.
Academic text (2008) -
Moreover, their imperialistically nostalgic fetishization of Native American spirituality hinders any recognition of their own historical and social complicity in the oppression of indigenous peoples.
Academic text (2000) -
The country's leaders acted imperialistically, expanding their influence over neighboring nations.
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Many critics argue that some corporations operate imperialistically, prioritizing profits over the welfare of local communities.
Synonyms
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8.2
Someone acts in a proud, powerful way like a ruler
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9.1
In a strong controlling way that ignores other people's opinions
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7.1
In a way that a country rules another place as a colony
How Imperialist
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8.4
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8.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
imperialistically = imperialistic (transparent) = imperialistic + ally
The adverb is transparently formed from the adjective 'imperialistic' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally'.
Etymology
The word imperialistically comes from imperial, the same root as emperor and empire, which mean 'rule' or 'power'. So to act imperialistically is to behave like an empire and try to control other places or people.