Colonialism And Imperialism Terms

noun the state of being in a position of power or influence over others

adjective having power or influence over others

• The political party gained ascendancy in the recent election.
• Her ascendancy in the company was well-deserved.
• He's always had the ascendancy when it comes to video games.
• The rise of social media has given influencers a new form of ascendancy.

noun a person or group that oppresses or treats others unfairly, especially through the abuse of power

• The oppressor's regime was overthrown by the revolutionaries.
• Don't let the oppressor control your life.
• The oppressor is such a bully.
• Fear is the oppressor that holds us back from reaching our full potential.

noun A person who is of European descent and has light-colored skin

• The white man was the first to arrive at the meeting.
• That white man over there is always talking loudly on his phone.
• Yo, that white man is always flexing his new car.
• The white man symbolizes power and privilege in this society.

noun A person who owns slaves

• The slaveholder owned a large plantation with many enslaved individuals.
• The slaveholder was a cruel person who treated their slaves poorly.
• That slaveholder was a real jerk to their slaves.
• In today's society, some argue that certain corporations act as modern-day slaveholders.