Lusotropicalism
Lusotropicalism (Portuguese: Lusotropicalismo) is a term and "quasi-theory" developed by Brazilian sociologist Gilberto Freyre to describe what he perceived as a distinctive character of Portuguese imperialism overseas, proposing that the Portuguese were better colonizers than other European nations. Freyre theorized that because of Portugal's warmer climate, and having been inhabited by Celts, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and several other peoples in pre-modern times, the Portuguese were more humane, friendly, and adaptable to other climates and cultures.