colonialism

Example Sentences

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Frye said this was a legacy of colonialism and apartheid.

From Barron's

In addition, people with low incomes are increasingly identifying systemic issues, like racism and colonialism, as main barriers to achieving food security.

From Salon

The whole setup seemed like another version of colonialism in a slightly more modern outfit.

From New York Times

France’s legacy of colonialism, largely in Africa and the Caribbean, plays out in some attitudes that continue generations later.

From Seattle Times

The royal families of Britain and Belgium — both countries that have a significant history of colonialism and slavery — have not spoken up so clearly.

From New York Times