colonialism
BrE /kəˈləʊnɪəlɪzəm/ AmE /koʊˈloʊniəˌlɪzəm/
noun en → es
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically
colonialismo
- a form of colonialism
Collocations end colonialism · oppose colonialism
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The country's history is marked by centuries of colonialism.
La historia del país está marcada por siglos de colonialismo.
the economic exploitation and domination by a powerful country over weaker ones
explotación económica, dominio
- economic colonialism
Collocations colonialist policies · colonialist attitudes
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The effects of economic colonialism are still felt today.
Los efectos del colonialismo económico se sienten aún hoy en día.