Colonialism Definition

kə-lōnē-ə-lĭzəm
noun
The system or policy by which a country maintains foreign colonies, esp. in order to exploit them economically.
Webster's New World

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.

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A colonial linguistic expression. Term or expression of colonial origin entered in a language.

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Colonial life.

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Other Word Forms of Colonialism

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Singular:
colonialism
Plural:
colonialisms

Origin of Colonialism

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