Die koloniale Herrschaft
Example: Die koloniale Herrschaft hinterließ tiefe Spuren in der Geschichte Afrikas.
Definition
"Die koloniale Herrschaft" refers to the period and system in which a foreign power exercised control and governance over a territory and its people, often exploiting resources and imposing political, social, and economic dominance, as seen in historical colonial rule over parts of Africa.
Etymology
The term "die koloniale Herrschaft" combines the German words 'koloniale,' relating to colonies or colonialism, and 'Herrschaft,' meaning rule or dominion. It reflects the concept of foreign domination established during the age of European colonial expansion, which began in the late 15th century.
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