How to Pronounce "imperialist"
word
ˌɪmˈpɪɹiəɫɪst
im-PEER-ee-uh-list
ɪmpˈiəɹɪəlˌɪst
im-PEE-uh-ree-uhl-ist
Definition
An imperialist is a person or country that supports or practices extending power and control over other countries, usually for political or economic gain. It can also describe someone with views or actions favoring empire-building.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɪɹiəɫɪst
British English
ɪmpˈiəɹɪəlˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PEER-ee-uh-list
UK
im-PEE-uh-ree-uhl-ist
Listen in Context
The imperialist country took control of new lands.
Many people protested against the imperialist policies.
He called his enemy an imperialist in the debate.
Some historians argue that the company acted as an imperialist force in the region.