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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

That a major publisher should in 2026 release a book on Protestant missionaries that isn’t about the injustices of colonialism may come as a surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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

British schools treat colonialism the same way, to an extent.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah


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