What does "colonialism" mean?
Colonialism: A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony.
Additional senses
- 2.The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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