COLONIALISM

colonialism

(noun) exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country’s resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

colonialism (countable and uncountable, plural colonialisms)

The colonial domination policy. A colonial system.

A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit.

Colonial life.

Source: Wiktionary

Co*lo"ni*al*ism, n.

1. The state or quality of, or the relationship involved in, being colonial.

The last tie of colonialism which bound us to the mother country is broken. Brander Matthews.

2. A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony.

3. The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition