archimperialist
|arch-im-per-i-al-ist|
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/ˌɑrtʃɪmˌpɪriˈælɪst/
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/ˌɑːtʃɪmˌpɪəriˈælɪst/
extreme imperialist
Etymology
'archimperialist' is formed in Modern English from the prefix 'arch-' (from Greek 'arkhos' meaning 'chief' or 'principal') plus 'imperialist' (from 'imperialism', related to Latin 'imperium' meaning 'command' or 'empire').
'arch-' as a combining form has been used in English since the 17th century to mean 'principal' or 'extreme' (e.g., 'archenemy'); 'imperialist' comes from 'imperial' + '-ist', with roots in Latin 'imperium'. The compound 'archimperialist' is a modern English coinage combining these elements to mean an extreme or chief imperialist.
Initially the components meant 'chief' (arch-) and 'of empire/rule' (imperial); combined in modern usage they have come to denote an intensified sense: 'the most extreme supporter of imperialism' or 'extremely imperialistic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extreme or principal advocate of imperialism; someone who strongly supports expansion of a state's power and influence through colonization or military force.
The critic labeled the foreign minister an archimperialist for his aggressive expansion plans.
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Adjective 1
extremely imperialistic in attitude or policy; showing a marked tendency to support empire-building or domination.
The party adopted an archimperialist stance that alarmed neighbouring countries.
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