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colonialism in Greek

colonialism in Greek is αποικιοκρατία, αποικισμός — 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 Greek

αποικιοκρατία
noun
Pronounced: apoikiokratia
The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.
αποικισμός
noun
Pronounced: apoikismos
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 Greek?

"colonialism" in Greek is αποικιοκρατία, αποικισμός. 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 αποικιοκρατία?

"colonialism" in Greek is αποικιοκρατία, pronounced "apoikiokratia".

How do you use "colonialism" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel examines the lasting effects of colonialism on the region's economy." In Greek, "colonialism" is αποικιοκρατία, αποικισμός.

Are there other ways to say "colonialism" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "colonialism": αποικιοκρατία, αποικισμός.

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