Meaning Of The Word Colonialism

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Colonialism Meaning

Colonialism Definition
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What's The Definition Of Colonialism?

colonialism
uncountable noun: Colonialism is the practice by which a powerful country directly controls less powerful countries and uses their resources to increase its own power and wealth.

colonialism in American English
the system or policy by which a country maintains foreign colonies, esp. in order to exploit them economically
noun: the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people

colonialism in British English
noun: the practice of establishing colonies to extend a state's control over other peoples or territories

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