No. 10,242 in Spanish
colonialismo
Colonialismo: The policy or practice of acquiring political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
In a sentence
El colonialismo se asocia con la explotación de recursos en tierras extranjeras.
Colonialism is associated with the exploitation of resources in foreign lands.
In this sentence, 'colonialismo' refers to the practice of dominating and exploiting resources in another region.
Muchos países han sufrido las consecuencias del colonialismo en su historia.
Many countries have suffered the consequences of colonialism in their history.
Here, 'colonialismo' is used to highlight its historical impact and the effects on nations subjected to it.
El estudio de colonialismo ayuda a entender las dinámicas de poder globales.
The study of colonialism helps understand global power dynamics.
This usage of 'colonialismo' focuses on its academic study and its implications in global politics.
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