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Colonialism — This article is about territorial expansion. For the architectural style, see American colonial architecture. See colony and colonization for examples of colonialism that do not refer to Western colonialism. Also see Colonization (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
colonialism, Western — ▪ politics Introduction a political economic phenomenon whereby various European nations explored, conquered, settled, and exploited large areas of the world. The age of modern colonialism began about 1500, following the European… … Universalium
colonialism — The establishment by more developed countries of formal political authority over areas of Asia, Africa, Australasia, and Latin America. It is distinct from spheres of influence, indirect forms of control, semi colonialism , and neo colonialism .… … Dictionary of sociology
exploitation — noun 1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful (Freq. 2) the development of Alaskan resources the exploitation of copper deposits • Syn: ↑development • Derivationally related forms: ↑develop ( … Useful english dictionary
colonialism — colonialist, n., adj. colonialistic, adj. /keuh loh nee euh liz euhm/, n. 1. the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people. 2. the system or policy by which a nation maintains or advocates such… … Universalium
colonialism — n. 1 a policy of acquiring or maintaining colonies. 2 derog. this policy regarded as the esp. economic exploitation of weak or backward peoples by a larger power. Derivatives: colonialist n … Useful english dictionary
Settler colonialism — is a policy of conquering a land to send settlers in order to shape its demographic similarly as in the metropole. This practice contrasts with exploitation colonialism, a policy of conquering distant lands not with the intention to supplant its… … Wikipedia
Impact and evaluation of Western European colonialism and colonization — Colonialism is the practice of creating settlements in lands other than the parent land. Historically, this has often involved killing or subjugating the indigenous population. With the spread of Hellenic and Roman culture and technology by the… … Wikipedia
Internal colonialism — refers to political and economic inequalities between regions within a single society. The term may be used to describe the uneven effects of state development on a regional basis and to describe the exploitation of minority groups within the… … Wikipedia
History of colonialism — The historical phenomenon of colonisation is one that stretches around the globe and across time, including such disparate peoples as the Hittites, the Incas and the British, although the term colonialism is normally used with reference to… … Wikipedia
