colonialization

English

Etymology

From colonial +‎ -ization.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

colonialization (countable and uncountable, plural colonializations)

1. Bringing into subjection or subjugation, and implies the subjugation or pacification of a people, and taking of a pre-populated land.

Derived terms

• decolonialization
• neocolonialization

See also

• colonization
• colonisation

References