colonial

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Growing numbers of museums and private collections worldwide are facing pressure to repatriate artworks removed from their native countries, particularly those looted during periods of colonial rule.

From Barron's

It also turns its gaze to those assigned to the lower rungs of the colonial social order - dancing girls, agricultural labourers, barbers and snake charmers.

From BBC

Mr. Pitts dismisses this ecocide narrative and places the blame for environmental degradation where it belongs: with colonial intruders.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, to add insult to the injury, the most relevant books "are in France", Ivory Coast's former colonial ruler.

From Barron's

But his efforts to restore ties with South Korea's former colonial ruler, Japan, did not sit well with many at home.

From Barron's