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co·lo·ni·al·ism

(kə-lō′nē-ə-lĭz′əm)

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.

co·lo′ni·al·ist n.

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colonialism

(kəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm)

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the policy and practice of a power in extending control over weaker peoples or areas. Also called: imperialism

coˈlonialist n, adj

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co•lo•ni•al•ism

(kəˈloʊ ni əˌlɪz əm)

n.

the system or policy by which a nation seeks to extend or retain its authority over other peoples or territories.

[1850–55]

co•lo′ni•al•ist, n., adj.

colonialism

the implementation of various political, economic, and social policies to enable a state to maintain or extend its authority and control over other territories. — colonialist, n., adj. — colonialistic, adj.

colonialism

[kəˈləʊnɪəlɪzəm] N → colonialismo m

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colonialism

[kəˈləʊniəlɪzəm] n → colonialisme m

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colonialism

n → Kolonialismus m

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colonialism

[kəˈləʊnɪəlɪzəm] n → colonialismo

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colony

(ˈkoləni) – plural ˈcolonies – noun

1. (a group of people who form) a settlement in one country etc which is under the rule of another country. France used to have many colonies in Africa.

2. a group of people having the same interests, living close together. a colony of artists.

3. a collection of animals, birds etc, of one type, living together. a colony of gulls.

coˈlonial (-ˈlou-) adjective

Britain was formerly a colonial power.

coˈlonialism noun

coˈlonialist noun

and adjective.

ˈcolonize, ˈcolonise verb

to establish a colony in (a place). The English colonized New England in 1620.

ˈcolonist noun

ˌcoloniˈzation, ˌcoloniˈsation noun

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Colonialism in Africa: A Revisionist Perspective

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Fulani colonialism can't replace British colonialism

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Colonialism and Wall Resistance Committee rebuilds Jeb Al-Theeb School which was demolished by IOF

According to Zilie, who was seen as a "progressive" during the days of Apartheid for her stance against that evil system, colonialism "was not all bad" for Africa because it bequeathed to the African a legacy of roads, motor cars, education, piped water, judicial systems, etc.

Please don't patronise us, Madame Zilie

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