colonialism

Meanings

Plural: colonialisms

Noun

• exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
• The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.
• Any form of foreign influence seen as undesirable.
• A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit.
• Colonial life.