De koloniale macht
Example: De koloniale macht beïnvloedde de cultuur van veel landen sterk.
Definition
"De koloniale macht" refers to the colonial power or authority exerted by a country over its colonies, often involving political control, economic exploitation, and cultural influence. This term highlights the dominance and governance imposed during the colonial period.
Etymology
The phrase "de koloniale macht" comes from Dutch, where "koloniale" relates to colonies, derived from the Latin word 'colonia' meaning settlement. "Macht" means power or authority. Together, they describe the power held by colonial rulers, a concept rooted in European expansion from the 15th century onward.
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"De koloniale macht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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