Colonialism
Word | COLONIALISM |
Character | 11 |
Hyphenation | co lo ni al ism |
Pronunciations | /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Colonialism"
What do we mean by colonialism?
The policy or practice of a wealthy or powerful nation's maintaining or extending its control over other countries, especially in establishing settlements or exploiting resources. noun
A practice, idiom, or phrase peculiar to a colony. noun
Collectively, the characteristics of colonial life. noun
The colonial principle or system: as, British colonialism works well. noun
The state or quality of, or the relationship involved in, being colonial. noun
A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony. noun
The colonial system of political government or extension of territory, by which one nation exerts political control over another nation, territory, or people, maintaining the colony in a state of dependence, its inhabitants not having the same full rights as those of the colonial power. The controlling power is typically extended thus by military force or the threat of force. noun
The political or ideological system of beliefs advocating or justifying colonial control of one nation over another nation, territory, or people. noun
The colonial domination policy pursued by the powers of Europe, from the second half of the XIX century to the years following World War II. A colonial system. noun
A colonial linguistic expression. Term or expression of colonial origin entered in a language. noun
Colonial life. noun
Exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country noun
The colonial domination policy. A colonial system.
A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit.
Colonial life.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Colonialism
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The word "colonialism" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Colonialism
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