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colonialism

[kuh-loh-nee-uh-liz-uhm] / kəˈloʊ ni əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
manifest destiny
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This is evident in the depiction of Kip, a Sikh man finding his way in the English world of colonialism.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

“Fist of Fury” saw him opposing Japanese colonialism and discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

"We won the battle against slavery, we won the battle against colonialism, we won the battle against apartheid, and we are confident that we shall win the battle against reparatory injustice," Ablakwa told the conference.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Hong Kong trades on its legacy as a responsible global partner earned during 156 years of British colonialism.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Over time, the Meggers-Roosevelt dispute grew bitter and personal; inevitable in a contemporary academic context, it featured charges of colonialism, elitism, and membership in the CIA.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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