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Colonialism

Definition

Colonialism is the practice by which a powerful country directly controls less powerful areas and exploits them economically, politically, and culturally.

Related terms

Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their colonizers.

Mercantilism: An economic policy common during colonial times where colonies were forced to trade only with their mother country.

Settler Colonies: These are colonies where large numbers of people emigrate to establish permanent residence, often displacing or subjugating indigenous populations.

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