Colonialism and Colonisation

Colonialism

Colonialism noun - Exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country.
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Synonyms for Colonialism

Colonisation and colonialism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Colonisation" instead a noun "Colonialism".

Colonisation

Colonisation noun - The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies.
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Synonyms for Colonisation

Colonialism and colonisation are semantically related. You can use "Colonialism" instead a noun "Colonisation".

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