colonialist

1 of 2

noun

co·​lo·​nial·​ist kə-ˈlō-nē-ə-list 

-nyə-list

plural -s

: an adherent or advocate of colonialism

colonialist

2 of 2

adjective

co·​lo·​nial·​ist kə-ˈlō-nē-ə-list 

-nyə-list

: marked by belief in or support or practice of colonialism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

colonial entry 1 + -ist

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