colonialism

  1. Noun.  The colonial domination policy pursued by the powers of Europe, from the second half of the XIX century to the years following World War II. A colonial system.
  2. Noun.  A colonial linguistic expression. Term or expression of colonial origin entered in a language.
  3. Noun.  Colonial life.

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