— colonialist , n. , adj. — colonialistic , adj.
/keuh loh"nee euh liz'euhm/ , n.
1. the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.
2. the system or policy by which a nation maintains or advocates such control or influence.
3. the state or condition of being colonial.
4. an idea, custom, or practice peculiar to a colony.
[ 1850-55; COLONIAL + -ISM ]