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Meaning of
colonialism
in English
colonialism
us
/kəˈlōniəlˌɪzəm/
uk
/kəˈlɒnɪəlˌɪz(ə)m/
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Definitions
Noun
control
over
other
lands
or
peoples
;
economic
gain
Colonialism
led
to
the
exploitation
of
native
resources
for
economic
gain
.
a
system
of
domination
by
a
foreign
power
The
legacy
of
colonialism
continues
to
impact
the
social
structures
of
many
countries
.
undesirable
foreign
influence
or
control
Undesirable
foreign
influence
through
colonialism
can
erode
a
nation's
cultural
identity
.
