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colonialism in Japanese

colonialism in Japanese is 植民地主義 — 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 Japanese

植民地主義
noun
Pronounced: shokuminchishugi
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 Japanese?

"colonialism" in Japanese is 植民地主義. 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 植民地主義?

"colonialism" in Japanese is 植民地主義, pronounced "shokuminchishugi".

How do you use "colonialism" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel examines the lasting effects of colonialism on the region's economy." In Japanese, "colonialism" is 植民地主義.

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