Thesaurus: colonialism

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1. n. exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
2. 1. The state or quality of, or the relationship involved in, being colonial. The last tie of colonialism which bound us to the mother country is broken. Brander Matthews. 2. A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony. 3. The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.
3. n:100 n. exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country