imperyalista
imperyalísta with stress marks
imperialist
Usage Note
Imperyalista is a Spanish loanword (from imperialista) used in political and academic rhetoric to label a nation or actor that extends power through colonization or economic domination. The term carries a strong critical connotation in Filipino nationalist discourse.
Examples
" Imperyalista raw ang bansang iyon. "
Natural Translation
They say that country is imperialist.
Literal Translation
Imperialist reportedly the country that.
" Binatikos ng grupo ang imperyalistang patakaran ng dayuhang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The group criticized the imperialist policies of the foreign country.
Literal Translation
Criticized of-the group the imperialist policies of-the foreign country.
" Ayon sa propesor, ang mga imperyalistang bansa noong nakaraang siglo ang naghati sa Asya at Aprika para sa kanilang yaman. "
Natural Translation
According to the professor, the imperialist countries of the past century were the ones who divided Asia and Africa for their wealth.
Literal Translation
According to-the professor, the imperialist country during past century the ones-who divided in-the Asia and Africa for their wealth.
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