αποικισμός — meaning in English
apoikismos
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English meaning
- colonialism noun The practice of one country controlling another territory and its people, typically to extract resources or labor for its own benefit.
- colonization noun The act of settling and taking control of a territory, especially one already inhabited by another people.
- settlement noun A formal agreement that resolves a dispute, often involving payment.
Senses
αποικισμός is used for these senses in English:
- colonialism The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.
- colonization The process of establishing a colony.
- settlement A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).