Meaning
colonialism
- the policy or system of controlling other countries or territories
In a sentence
Il corso analizza il colonialismo in diverse aree del mondo.
The course analyzes colonialism in different areas of the world.
Hai studiato il colonialismo a scuola?
Did you study colonialism at school?
Non capiamo il presente senza conoscere il colonialismo.
We do not understand the present without knowing colonialism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| colonialismo | masculine · singular |
| colonialismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Abstract historical and social term, common in academic contexts.
- Usually singular when referring to the system in general.
- Related noun: colonia; adjective: coloniale.