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colonizationist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who supports or engages in the process of colonizing another country or area, typically involving the subjugation of an existing population and the claim of sovereignty.

    - "The colonizationist beliefs of the European explorers led to the exploitation of indigenous peoples and resources."
    - "The colonizationist powers established colonies around the world during the Age of Discovery."

Variants
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colonisation , colonisationist , colonisationists , colonisations , colonization , colonizationist , colonizationists , colonizations
Etymology
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From the Latin colonus, meaning 'farmer' or 'settler' + the suffix -ation, denoting the process of establishing or founding.


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  1. The term 'colonizationist' first gained widespread use during the 19th century, as European powers expanded their empires around the world.

  2. Many famous historical figures, such as Christopher Columbus and Queen Elizabeth I, can be considered colonizationists due to their roles in the colonization of new lands.


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  1. Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies, including the exploitation, direct or indirect, of the people and resources of those colonies.

  2. Imperialism: The policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and influence of a nation or organization over other lands, territories, or peoples.


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Colonizationist ideas and practices have had significant impacts on world history, particularly in the context of European expansion and the establishment of colonial empires. These processes led to the displacement, subjugation, and exploitation of indigenous populations and the spread of European culture, languages, and religions.

How to Memorize "colonizationist"

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    - Imagine a person wearing a hat with a large 'C' on it, representing 'Colonizationist'. Visualize this person establishing a settlement in a new land and interacting with the indigenous population.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'colonizationist' with the idea of exploration, expansion, and the acquisition of new territories.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym CAPS (Colonization, Acquiring, Populating, Subjugating) to help remember the meaning of colonizationist.


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