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colonialism in Chinese

colonialism in Chinese is 殖民主义 — colonialism means the practice of one country controlling another territory and its people, typically to extract resources or labor for its own benefit.

colonialism in Chinese

殖民主义
noun
Pronounced: zhí mín zhǔ yì
The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.

What does "colonialism" mean?

  1. noun The practice of one country controlling another territory and its people, typically to extract resources or labor for its own benefit.
    "The novel examines the lasting effects of colonialism on the region's economy."
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colonialism in a sentence

  • The novel examines the lasting effects of colonialism on the region's economy.
  • Historians continue to debate the legacy of European colonialism in Africa.

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What is "colonialism" in Chinese?

"colonialism" in Chinese is 殖民主义. colonialism means: The practice of one country controlling another territory and its people, typically to extract resources or labor for its own benefit.

How do you pronounce 殖民主义?

"colonialism" in Chinese is 殖民主义, pronounced "zhí mín zhǔ yì".

How do you use "colonialism" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel examines the lasting effects of colonialism on the region's economy." In Chinese, "colonialism" is 殖民主义.

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