colonialism

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: co-lo-ni-al-ism (5)

English Definition

The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country.

Example Sentence

Colonialism has had a deep impact on the history of Asia.

US IPA /kəˈloʊniəlɪzəm/
UK IPA /kəˈləʊniəlɪzəm/