La dominació colonial
Example: La dominació colonial va marcar profundament la història de moltes nacions.
Definition
"La dominació colonial" refers to the control and governance imposed by a foreign power over a territory and its people, often involving political, economic, and social dominance. It typically results in significant influence on the history and development of the colonized nations.
Etymology
The phrase "la dominació colonial" comes from Catalan, where "dominació" means domination or control, derived from the Latin word "dominatio," meaning lordship or mastery. "Colonial" relates to colonies, originating from the Latin "colonia," meaning settlement or farm. Together, they describe the historical practice of one country exerting control over another's land and people.
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