colonialism

== English == === Etymology === From colonial + -ism. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/, /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ (General American) IPA(key): /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/, /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ === Noun === colonialism (countable and uncountable, plural colonialisms) The seizure of geographical area to extract its natural resources or exploit the labor of the indigenous peoples to remotely benefit a distant country. (colloquial, often derogatory) The subjugation of a weaker country, population, or people by a dominant country, population, or people. (by extension, derogatory) Any form of foreign influence seen as undesirable. A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit. Colonial life. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French colonialisme. Equivalent to colonial +‎ -ism. === Noun === colonialism n (uncountable) colonialism ==== Declension ====