How to Pronounce "colonialism"
word
kəˈɫoʊniəˌɫɪzəm
kuh-LOH-nee-uh-li-zum
kəlˈəʊnɪəlˌɪzəm
kuh-LOH-nee-uhl-i-zum
Definition
Colonialism is the practice or policy of one country taking control of another country or territory, often by settling there and exploiting its resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫoʊniəˌɫɪzəm
British English
kəlˈəʊnɪəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LOH-nee-uh-li-zum
UK
kuh-LOH-nee-uhl-i-zum
Listen in Context
Colonialism changed the history of many countries.
Many people suffered because of colonialism.
Colonialism often involved the exploitation of local resources.
Debates about colonialism shape modern politics in many countries.