Associations to the word «Colonialism»

Wiktionary

COLONIALISM, noun. The colonial domination policy. A colonial system.
COLONIALISM, noun. A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit.
COLONIALISM, noun. Colonial life.

Dictionary definition

COLONIALISM, noun. Exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky