Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'colonialist'

English Word: colonialist

Key Russian Translations:

• колониалист [kələnʲɪˈalʲɪst] - [Formal, Noun, Masculine]
• колонизатор [kələnʲɪˈzatər] - [Formal/Neutral, Noun, Masculine, Often Historical]

Frequency: Medium (used in historical, political, or academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

колониалист: [kələnʲɪˈalʲɪst]

Note on колониалист: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "и" sounds like "ee" in "see."

колонизатор: [kələnʲɪˈzatər]

Note on колонизатор: Stress on the third syllable. The ending "ор" is common in agent nouns.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person who supports or engages in colonialism

Translation(s) & Context:

• колониалист - Often used to describe someone ideologically supporting colonialism.
• колонизатор - More historical, referring to someone actively involved in colonizing.

Usage Examples:

• Этот колониалист защищал политику империи в Африке.

  This colonialist defended the empire's policy in Africa.

• Колонизаторы захватили земли коренных народов.

  The colonizers seized the lands of indigenous peoples.

• В XIX веке многие европейские колониалисты считали свою миссию "цивилизационной".

  In the 19th century, many European colonialists considered their mission "civilizational."

• Колонизатор построил поселение на новом континенте.

  The colonizer built a settlement on the new continent.

• Его называли колониалистом за его взгляды на расширение территорий.

  He was called a colonialist for his views on territorial expansion.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

колониалист (Masculine Noun): Follows the standard masculine noun declension in Russian.

колонизатор (Masculine Noun): Follows a similar masculine noun declension pattern.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for колониалист/колонизатор:

• завоеватель (conqueror, often with a broader meaning)
• империалист (imperialist, more ideological)

Antonyms for колониалист/колонизатор:

• освободитель (liberator)
• антиимпериалист (anti-imperialist)

Related Phrases:

• колониальная политика - Colonial policy (refers to the policies of colonial powers).
• эпоха колонизаторов - Era of colonizers (historical context of colonization).
• колониалистские взгляды - Colonialist views (ideological stance supporting colonialism).

Usage Notes:

• Both "колониалист" and "колонизатор" are used in formal or historical contexts, but "колонизатор" often implies direct action (e.g., settling or exploiting), while "колониалист" may refer more to ideology or advocacy.
• These terms often carry a negative connotation in modern Russian, associated with oppression or exploitation.
• Use "колонизатор" when discussing historical figures or events, and "колониалист" for ideological discussions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "колониалист" with "колонист" (a settler in a colony). Correction: "Колонист" refers to a person living in a colony, not necessarily supporting colonialism. Example of error: *Он был колонист, защищающий империю* (incorrect). Correct: *Он был колониалист, защищающий империю*.
• Error: Misusing cases due to improper declension. Correction: Pay attention to the grammatical case required by the sentence structure. Example of error: *Я говорил с колониалист* (incorrect). Correct: *Я говорил с колониалистом* (Instrumental case).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking contexts, the terms "колониалист" and "колонизатор" are often associated with the history of European imperialism, particularly in Africa and Asia. These words may evoke strong negative emotions due to the Soviet Union's historical opposition to colonialism and support for decolonization movements. Be mindful of this cultural sensitivity when using these terms.

Related Concepts:

• империализм (imperialism)
• колонизация (colonization)
• деколонизация (decolonization)