Kolonialistiseksi

Kolonialistiseksi is a translative form of the Finnish adjective kolonialistinen, meaning “colonialist” or “colonial.” In Finnish grammar, the translative case expresses a change of state, so kolonialistiseksi is used with verbs of becoming, such as tulla or muuttua, to indicate turning into or becoming a colonialist. The form functions as an adjective in the predicate position, describing the resulting state.

Etymology and meaning: kolonialistinen derives from kolonialismi (colonialism) and koloni- root referring to colonies. The term is used to describe attitudes, policies, or practices associated with colonialism, and can denote someone who holds colonialist views or a political program that resembles colonialist logic. The explicit sense depends on context and tone.

Usage: In scholarly, political, or critical discourse, kolonialistiseksi may describe individuals, groups, or policies that adopt colonialist characteristics, such as dominance, exploitation, or cultural superiority. It is often loaded and can be pejorative, signaling condemnation of colonialist thinking. In everyday language, the form is less common and may appear primarily in analyses of history, international relations, or debates about modern imperialism.

Examples:

- Hän on muuttunut kolonialistiseksi politiikassa, mikä näkyy tavoitteiden korostamisena ja resurssien hallinnan oikeutuksena.

- Kansainvälinen politiikka sai uuden sävyn, ja osaosoja puheenvuorista muuttui kolonialistiseksi tulkinnaksi.

Related terms include kolonialismi, kolonialismi-kritiikki and kolonialistinen, which describe colonialism itself and its critical examination.