colonialism
/kəˈloʊniəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The policy or practice of a country establishing and maintaining control over other territories, often by settling people there and exploiting resources.
- Many scholars argue that colonialism created inequalities that persist today.
- The museum exhibit explored the history of European colonialism in Africa.
- Colonialism had a lasting impact on the economies and cultures of many nations.
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