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colonialist

/kəˈlɒnɪəlɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does colonialist mean?

noun

A person who supports or advocates for colonialism, or a person who comes from a colony. A person who imposes their culture, values, or beliefs on another culture or society.

Example

"The historian was accused of being a colonialist for her portrayal of the indigenous people in her book."

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