colonialist
/kəˈloʊniəlɪst/
noun
- A person who supports or practices colonialism.
- She wrote a book about the motivations of colonialists in the 19th century.
- The colonialist believed it was his duty to bring civilization to other lands.
- Historians often criticize colonialists for their treatment of native peoples.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of colonialism or colonialists.
- The film depicted the colonialist mindset of the early explorers.
- The colonialist policies of the era led to widespread resistance.
- His colonialist attitudes were challenged by the local leaders.