colonialism

Example Sentences

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And then, suddenly, Easter Island was exposed to the full fury of 19th-century colonialism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

President Macron will also address the conference on Friday, having told the World Economic Forum in Davos last month that now was "not a time for new imperialism or new colonialism".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

"Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" was a full-throated, identity-affirming exploration of Puerto Ricanness in the context of persistent colonialism, set to folkloric sounds, infectious salsa and reggaeton rhythms.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The law also criminalises the glorification of colonialism, state-run TV reports.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Unlike so many other African states, it had fought colonialism at every turn.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela