La dominación colonial
Example: La dominación colonial transformó radicalmente las estructuras sociales locales.
Definition
"La dominación colonial" refers to the period and system in which a foreign power controls and governs a territory and its people, often exploiting resources and imposing cultural, political, and economic structures. It significantly alters local societies and their development.
Etymology
The phrase "la dominación colonial" comes from Spanish, where 'dominación' means domination or control, derived from Latin 'dominatio,' meaning rule or mastery. 'Colonial' relates to colonies, originating from Latin 'colonia,' meaning a settlement or land occupied by settlers. Together, they describe the control exerted by colonizers over foreign lands.
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