Example: Il dominio coloniale ha influenzato profondamente la cultura locale.
Definition
"Il dominio coloniale" refers to the period or system in which a foreign power controls and governs a territory beyond its own borders, often exploiting its resources and influencing its culture, politics, and society. It played a significant role in shaping local histories and identities.
The phrase "il dominio coloniale" combines the Italian words "dominio" meaning control or rule, and "coloniale" relating to colonies. It originates from the Latin "dominium" (ownership, control) and the concept of "colonia" (a settlement or territory under control), reflecting the historical practice of foreign domination over distant lands.
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the colonial rule