anti-imperialism

American  

[an-tahy-im-peer-ee-uhl-iz-uhm, an-tee-] / ˌæn taɪ ɪmˈpɪər i əlˌɪz əm, ˌæn ti- /

noun

1. opposition to the principles of imperialism or to an imperial power.

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Example Sentences

For decades, the island was celebrated by U.S. critics worldwide as a scrappy symbol of anti-imperialism and a utopic experiment in socialism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"Selective anti-imperialism, the family edition. Anyway, the Irish aren't waiting for Mamdani to comment on a united Ireland, so whatev," she posted on social media.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The musician's ideology was a blend of pan-Africanism, anti-imperialism, and African-rooted socialism.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

But he came to wrap his grievances in the garments of anti-imperialism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

William Jennings Bryan was again the Democratic candidate, but the "paramount issue" of his campaign had changed since four years before from free silver to anti-imperialism.

From Theodore Roosevelt and His Times by Howland, Harold