COLONIALISM
\kəlˈə͡ʊnɪəlˌɪzəm], \kəlˈəʊnɪəlˌɪzəm], \k_ə_l_ˈəʊ_n_ɪ__ə_l_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
By Princeton University
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exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony.
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The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.
By Oddity Software
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A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony.
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The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.
By Noah Webster.
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The aggregate of various economic, political, and social policies by which an imperial power maintains or extends its control over other areas or peoples. It includes the practice of or belief in acquiring and retaining colonies. The emphasis is less on its identity as an ideological political system than on its designation in a period of history. (Webster, 3d ed; from Dr. J. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division)
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