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colonialism

[kuh-loh-nee-uh-liz-uhm] / kəˈloʊ ni əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
manifest destiny
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He said he also wanted to see "structured, inclusive dialogue on the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The country profited for centuries from colonialism and slavery, but argues it also led the way in the latter's abolition.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

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

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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