Example Sentences
"European colonialism spread across Africa, Asia, and the Americas."
"Colonialism had lasting effects on indigenous populations worldwide."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of colonialism?
Study Tips
To remember colonialism, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.