Colonialism
/kəˈloʊniəˌlɪzəm/
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Definition
(noun) The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.
Sentence Examples
Many have long suffered oppression and hardship under colonialism.
The scramble for Africa was the last wave of colonialism.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The history course extensively covers the complex legacy of European ____ in the developing world.