exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
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colonialism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | exploitation, using, victimisation, victimization |
| Has types | neocolonialism |
| Derivation | colonialist |
Examples of colonialism
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The old codgers of British colonialism regarded Maori as the white man's burden.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The giveaway sparked charges of racism, neo-colonialism and old-fashioned graft.
From the dispatch.com
Historically Bangalore is a immigrant city from the days of British colonialism.
From the economist.com
Colonialism left the people with a very low self-image in 1932 Colonial Jamaica.
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Colonialism had a destabilizing effect that still resonates in African politics.
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It was his way of integrating into foreign colonialism that held power of Egypt.
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Piracy was also sometimes used as a form of political resistance to colonialism.
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All editors interested in colonialism are invited and encouraged to participate.
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Due to colonialism, the Samoa Islands and people were divided by Western powers.
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- Exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
- (colonial) of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
- (colonial) of animals who live in colonies, such as ants
- (colonial) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"
- (colonialist) a believer in colonialism
- (Colonial (Amtrak 1997)) The Northeast Regional is an intercity rail service operated by Amtrak in the Northeastern United States. In the past, it has also been known as the NortheastDirect, Acela Regional, and Regional. It is by far the busiest Amtrak route, carrying 6. ...
- (Colonial (Shaw automobile)) The Colonial was an American automobile which was manufactured from 1920 until 1921.
- (The Colonial (Indianapolis, Indiana)) The Colonial in Indianapolis, Indiana is a complex of buildings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
- (The Colonial (PRR)) The Colonial, also known as the Colonial Express, was a service of the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad between Union Station in Washington, DC and South Station in Boston, Massachusetts. It was operated until 1973 by Amtrak.
