co·lo·ni·al·ism (k -l  n --l z m)n. A policy by which a nation maintains or extends its control over foreign dependencies. co·lo ni·al·ist n. |
colonialism [kəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the policy and practice of a power in extending control over weaker peoples or areas Also called imperialism
colonialist 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.
See also: Government
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| Noun | 1. |  colonialism - exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger countryusing, victimisation, victimization, exploitation - an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization" neocolonialism - control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures |
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