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    colonialism

    US /kəˈloniəˌlɪzəm/

    ・

    UK /kəˈləʊniəlɪzəm/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounSystem in which a country controls a colony
    French colonialism changed the language of the countries they controlled

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    Why South Africa is still so segregated

    10:16Why South Africa is still so segregated
    • We haven't done the difficult and the painful work to confront what the intergenerational consequences are of colonialism. Of apartheid.

      We haven't done the difficult and the painful work to confront what the intergenerational consequences are of colonialism. Of apartheid.

    • Apartheid and colonialism here are over.

      Apartheid and colonialism here are over.

    B2

    Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice

    11:54Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
    • Both the legacy of the Japanese and their historical existence of the non-Chinese Aboriginals could lead to accusations of colonialism,

      Both the legacy of the Japanese and their historical existence of the non-Chinese Aboriginals could lead to accusations of colonialism,

    • ...could lead to accusations of colonialism.

      ...could lead to accusations of colonialism.

    B2

    Qatar condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza | BBC News

    03:54Qatar condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza | BBC News
    • Hamas has said that it is not happy with foreigners, in effect, being in power in Gaza, they see that as sort of colonialism.

      Hamas has said that it is not happy with foreigners, in effect, being in power in Gaza, they see that as sort of colonialism.

    • They see that as sort of colonialism.

      They see that as sort of colonialism.

    B1

    Geography of Papua New Guinea: The Most Interesting Country in the World?

    12:44Geography of Papua New Guinea: The Most Interesting Country in the World?
    • Before colonialism, it did not experience the formation of centralized states or empires that covered large portions of its territory.

      Before colonialism, it did not experience the formation of centralized states or empires that covered large portions of its territory.

    • Before colonialism, it did not experience the formation of centralized states or empires that covered large portions of its territory.

      Before colonialism, it did not experience the formation of centralized states or empires that covered large portions of its territory.

    B1

    Reasons to Leave Christianity* RIGHT NOW

    18:26Reasons to Leave Christianity* RIGHT NOW
    • Although colonial powers nominally left Africa in the mid 20th century, colonialism never truly ended. There are a thousand ways colonialism has continued, but here I'll just focus on one way American Christians specifically have continued it.

      Although colonial powers nominally left Africa in the mid 20th century, colonialism never truly ended. There are a thousand ways colonialism has continued, but here I'll just focus on one way American Christians specifically have continued it.

    • Although colonial powers nominally left Africa in the mid-20th century, colonialism never truly ended.

      Although colonial powers nominally left Africa in the mid-20th century, colonialism never truly ended.

    B1

    Panorama - Ivory Wars: Out of Africa (12 Apr 2012) [BBC]

    59:10Panorama - Ivory Wars: Out of Africa  (12 Apr 2012) [BBC]
    • Years after Europe's colonialism ended,

      Years after Europe's colonialism ended,

    • Years after Europe's colonialism ended, Africa is witnessing a new scramble for its natural resources, including ivory.

      Years after Europe's colonialism ended, Africa is witnessing a new scramble for its natural resources, including ivory.

    B1

    A History of Pizza in 8 Slices!

    14:58A History of Pizza in 8 Slices!
    • Adventurousness and complex economic and cultural trade resulting from colonialism eventually produced a simple, satisfying food with humble origins.

      Adventurousness and complex economic and cultural trade resulting from colonialism eventually produced a simple, satisfying food with humble origins.

    • Adventurousness and complex economic and cultural trade resulting from colonialism eventually

      Adventurousness and complex economic and cultural trade resulting from colonialism eventually

    B2

    Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Works Better? [Deep Dive into Public Data Analysis]

    10:02Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Works Better? [Deep Dive into Public Data Analysis]
    • In other words, a history of colonialism and the prevalence of natural disasters can reduce wealth and restrict certain freedoms, independent of people's political ideology. Happiness around the world looks a lot like the previous maps, with the difference that quite a few rather poor countries also show a decent level of self-reported well-being.

      In other words, a history of colonialism and the prevalence of natural disasters can reduce wealth and restrict certain freedoms, independent of people's political ideology. Happiness around the world looks a lot like the previous maps, with the difference that quite a few rather poor countries also show a decent level of self-reported well-being.

    B1

    Greenlanders react to Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of island | BBC News

    04:25Greenlanders react to Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of island | BBC News
    • An Inuit culture that struggled against Danish colonialism doesn't want any new power taking over.

      An Inuit culture that struggled against Danish colonialism doesn't want any new power taking over.

    • An Inuit culture that struggled against Danish colonialism doesn't want any new power taking over.

      An Inuit culture that struggled against Danish colonialism doesn't want any new power taking over.

    B1

    Julie Mehretu

    03:29Julie Mehretu
    • Julie is an artist who has forever, in her practice, been thinking about the ways in which colonialism, history, I would say specifically white supremacy, really are implicated in the life and the world that we live in today.

      Julie is an artist who has forever, in her practice, been thinking about the ways in which colonialism, history, I would say specifically white supremacy, really are implicated in the life and the world that we live in today.

    • Julie is an artist who has forever in her pract been thinking about the ways in which colonialism, history I would say specifically white supremacy, really are implicated in the life and the world that we live in today.

      Julie is an artist who has forever in her pract been thinking about the ways in which colonialism, history I would say specifically white supremacy, really are implicated in the life and the world that we live in today.

    B1