Colonialism
Pronunciation : Co*lo"ni*al*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The state or quality of, or the relationship involved in, being colonial.
The last tie of colonialism which bound us to the mother country is broken. Brander Matthews.
2. A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony.
3. The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913