1. a person who supports or practices colonialism

1. relating to or supporting colonialism

Examples

• The historian criticized the colonialist policies of the 19th century.
• Many colonialists believed they were bringing civilization to other lands.
• The museum displayed artifacts from the colonialist era.
• She wrote her thesis on colonialist attitudes in literature.
• The government rejected accusations of having a colonialist agenda.
• Former colonialist powers faced demands for reparations.
• The novel explores the mindset of a British colonialist in India.