colonialism

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Synonyms: colonialist, colonialise, colonialists, colonials, colonialize, coloniality, colonialisms, coloquialism

Antonyms: colonialist, colonialise, colonialists, colonials, colonialize, coloniality, colonialisms, coloquialism

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Noun

1. The [[seizure]] of geographical area to extract its natural resources or exploit the labor of the [[indigenous]] peoples to [[remotely]] benefit a distant country.
2. {{lb|en|colloquial|often|derogatory}} The subjugation of a weaker country, population, or people by a dominant country, population, or people.
3. {{lb|en|by extension|derogatory}} Any form of foreign influence seen as undesirable.
4. A colonial [[word]], [[phrase]], [[concept]], or [[habit]].
5. Colonial [[life]].

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