COLONIALISM Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word colonialism. (close relations)
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| annexation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • incorporation by joining or uniting • the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation | ||||||
| conquest | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of conquering • success in mastering something difficult • an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone | ||||||
| control | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||
| enslavement | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being a slave • the act of making slaves of your captives | ||||||
| expansionism | nounn | |||||
noun • the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country | ||||||
| exploitation | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful • an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | ||||||
| imperialism | nounn | |||||
noun • a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries • a political orientation that advocates imperial interests • any instance of aggressive extension of authority | ||||||
| occupation | nounn | |||||
noun • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money • the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power • any activity that occupies a person's attention • the act of occupying or taking possession of a building • the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied | ||||||
| oppression | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of subjugating by cruelty • the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: • a feeling of being oppressed | ||||||
| subjugation | nounn | |||||
noun • forced submission to control by others • the act of subjugating by cruelty • the act of conquering | ||||||
