colonialism
|co/lo/ni/al/ism|
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/kəˈloʊniəˌlɪzəm/
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/kəˈləʊniəlɪzəm/
political control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colonialism' originates from the Latin word 'colonia,' where 'colonia' meant 'settlement or farm.'
Historical Evolution
'colonia' transformed into the French word 'colonialisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'colonialism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'settlement or farm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'political control and economic exploitation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Colonialism led to the exploitation of many countries in Africa.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39