colonialism
co
lo
ˈloʊ
low
nia
niə
niē
li
ˌlɪ
li
sm
zəm
zēm
British pronunciation
/kəlˈə‍ʊnɪəlˌɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "colonialism"in English

Colonialism
01

the practice or policy of a nation controlling or ruling over foreign territories, often exploiting them economically and politically

example
Examples
The country 's history is marked by centuries of colonialism.
Colonialism often led to the suppression of local cultures.
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