colonialism

1. The seizure of geographical area to extract its natural resources or exploit the labor of the indigenous peoples to remotely benefit a distant country. (countable, uncountable)
2. The subjugation of a weaker country, population, or people by a dominant country, population, or people. (colloquial, countable, uncountable)
3. Any form of foreign influence seen as undesirable. (countable, uncountable)
4. A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit. (countable, uncountable)
5. Colonial life. (countable, uncountable)

Plural colonialisms