The colonial power
Example: The colonial power controlled vast territories during the 18th century.
Definition
"The colonial power" refers to a nation or state that exerts control and governance over foreign territories, often establishing colonies to exploit resources, influence local populations, and extend its political and economic dominance during historical periods of imperialism.
Etymology
The phrase "the colonial power" combines 'colonial,' derived from the Latin 'colonia' meaning 'settlement,' and 'power,' from Old French 'povoir,' meaning 'ability' or 'strength.' The term emerged during the age of European imperialism to describe dominant nations ruling overseas colonies.
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"The colonial power" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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