colonialism

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The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies, especially for economic exploitation and political control.

• European colonialism had devastating effects on indigenous populations in Africa and Asia.
• The country's wealth was built on centuries of colonialism and exploitation.
• Many scholars study the lasting impact of colonialism on modern societies.
• Political theorists argue that understanding contemporary border disputes requires examining the arbitrary boundaries drawn during the era of colonialism.
• The linguistic diversity found in many Caribbean nations reflects patterns of settlement and control established under Spanish and British colonialism.
• Economic historians debate whether industrialization in Europe was fundamentally dependent on resources extracted through colonialism or driven primarily by domestic innovation.

Eş anlamlılar: imperialism, expansionism, neocolonialism, empire-building

Zıt anlamlılar: independence, self-determination, decolonization, sovereignty