Colonialism
[/kəˈloʊniəlɪzəm/]
noun
Colonialismo
1. The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically
European colonialism shaped the political boundaries of Africa and Asia during the 19th century.
O colonialismo europeu moldou as fronteiras políticas da África e da Ásia durante o século XIX.
2. The system of political and economic control exercised by a metropolitan country over dependent territories or colonies
The effects of colonialism are still visible in the linguistic and cultural patterns of former colonies.
Os efeitos do colonialismo ainda são visíveis nos padrões linguísticos e culturais das antigas colônias.
3. The extension of a country's power and influence through colonization of other territories
British colonialism expanded across multiple continents during the Victorian era.
O colonialismo britânico se expandiu por múltiplos continentes durante a era vitoriana.
In Brazil, colonialism is a significant historical topic given the country's colonial past under Portuguese rule until 1822. The term is central to understanding Brazilian history, identity, and cultural development. In the USA, colonialism is studied primarily as a historical phenomenon affecting other regions, though American colonial history (pre-1776) is also important. The Portuguese experience with colonialism extended until the late 20th century (Angola and Mozambique until 1975), making it a more recent historical reality in Portugal than in most European nations.
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