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colonialist

Pronunciation: [kəˈloʊ.nə.lɪst]

Word

Context: "history"

(noun) a colonialist is a person who supports or takes part in the control and settlement of a country by people from another place. This often means taking land and resources from the original people living there.

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The colonialist helped establish new homes for people in the newly discovered lands.

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Many believe that the actions of the colonialist harmed the local communities.

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What motivates a colonialist to move to a different country?

Context: "politics"

(adjective) when something relates to the practices and beliefs of colonialism, which is when a country controls another country, often taking over its land and people. This word is used to describe attitudes or policies that support these actions.

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The book discusses colonialist attitudes in the 19th century and how they affected native cultures.

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The government rejected any colonialist policies in favor of respecting local traditions and rights.

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How did colonialist beliefs shape the history of many countries?

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