imperialist
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imperialist
Relating to imperialism or characteristic of it; aimed at expanding a state's power and influence over other countries, often through military, economic, or political means.
Kritiker warfen der Regierung eine imperialistische Außenpolitik vor.
Critics accused the government of an imperialist foreign policy.
The adjective 'imperialistisch' (imperialist) is derived from the noun 'der Imperialismus' (imperialism). The ending '-istisch' is typical for adjectives that refer to an ideology or system.
Im Geschichtsunterricht analysierten wir imperialistische Strukturen des 19. Jahrhunderts.
In history class, we analyzed imperialist structures of the 19th century.
This adjective often describes abstract nouns from the field of politics and history. Typical combinations are 'imperialistische Politik' (imperialist policy), 'imperialistisches Streben' (imperialist ambitions), or 'imperialistische Mächte' (imperialist powers).
Das Buch kritisiert das imperialistische Denken der Kolonialzeit.
The book criticizes the imperialist thinking of the colonial era.
The word 'imperialistisch' (imperialist) is mainly used in formal, political, or historical discussions. It usually has a strongly negative and critical meaning.
Der Redner bezeichnete die wirtschaftliche Expansion des Konzerns als imperialistisch.
The speaker described the corporation's economic expansion as imperialist.
colonial
Kolonial and imperialistisch can both describe foreign rule and power politics. Kolonial specifically refers to colonies, their populations, and colonialism, whereas imperialistisch more generally means extending a state's power over other countries. Use kolonial when there is a specific connection to colonialism; otherwise, imperialistisch is often the better choice.
Die imperialistische Politik des Staates sollte seinen Einfluss auf mehrere Nachbarländer ausdehnen.
The state's imperialist policy was intended to extend its influence over several neighboring countries.
Das Museum zeigt die koloniale Geschichte der Stadt und ihrer ehemaligen Überseegebiete.
The museum presents the city's colonial history and that of its former overseas territories.
