Colonial Resistance Movements

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically

  • The effects of colonialism can still be seen in many former colonies today.
  • Colonialism messed up a lot of countries back in the day.
  • Colonialism really screwed over a bunch of places.
  • Colonialism is like a dark shadow that still looms over many nations.

noun a member of an indigenous people of northwestern Mexico

adjective relating to the Acaxee people or their language

  • The Acaxee people were an indigenous group that inhabited the region of present-day Durango, Mexico.
  • I read about the Acaxee tribe in my history book.
  • Have you heard of the Acaxee folks from way back when?
  • The Acaxee culture is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.

noun Afridi - a surname commonly used in Pakistan and other South Asian countries, often associated with the Pashtun ethnic group.

  • Mr. Afridi is a renowned economist who has published several research papers.
  • I heard Afridi is throwing a party next weekend, are you going?
  • Afridi is such a cool dude, always up for a good time.
  • Afridi's ideas are like a breath of fresh air in the stale world of finance.