Colonialism (Noun)
Meaning
Exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The history of colonialism in Africa is marked by the brutal exploitation of the continent's natural resources by European powers.
- The legacy of colonialism continues to affect the economic development of many countries that were formerly colonized.
- Colonialism led to the displacement and marginalization of indigenous populations as foreign powers sought to extract their resources.
- In the 19th century, colonialism was justified as a civilizing mission, but in reality it was a thinly veiled form of economic exploitation.
- The impact of colonialism on the environment was severe, as colonizers cleared forests, polluted rivers, and disrupted ecosystems to extract natural resources.