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colonialism in Spanish

colonialism in Spanish is colonialismo — 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 Spanish

colonialismo
noun
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 Spanish?

"colonialism" in Spanish is colonialismo. 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 use "colonialism" in a sentence?

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

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