colonial
Example Sentences
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Unlike coup leaders elsewhere in West Africa, Doumbouya has not outrightly rejected the former colonial power France in favour of Russia.
From BBC
There have long been sore spots between the two neighbours, including historical grievances from Japan's colonial rule and territorial disputes.
From BBC
"He was part of the colonial system," Museveni told the Global Indian Network in a recent interview.
From BBC
Characterized by Paine as “nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense,” his words transformed a colonial fight for rights under royal rule into a globally significant revolution for liberty under representative government.
From Salon
U.S. pressure is starting to cause fissures in Danish politics after a year in which Nuuk and Copenhagen remained largely aligned despite a contentious colonial history.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
