noun
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically
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The effects of colonialism can still be seen in many former colonies today.
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Colonialism messed up a lot of countries back in the day.
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Colonialism really screwed over a bunch of places.
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Colonialism is like a dark shadow that still looms over many nations.