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colonialism meaning in Tamil

குடியேற்றவியம் kuṭiyēṟṟaviyam

UK/kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm//kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/

colonialism in Tamil: குடியேற்றவியம் (kuṭiyēṟṟaviyam). In English, colonialism means the seizure of geographical area to extract its natural resources or exploit the labor of the indigenous peoples to remotely benefit a distant country.

Tamil words for colonialism

policy of authority over people or territories
குடியேற்றவியம் kuṭiyēṟṟaviyam

English meaning of colonialism

  1. noun The seizure of geographical area to extract its natural resources or exploit the labor of the indigenous peoples to remotely benefit a distant country.
  2. noun The subjugation of a weaker country, population, or people by a dominant country, population, or people.
  3. noun Any form of foreign influence seen as undesirable.
  4. noun A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit.

Full definition of colonialism

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Questions about colonialism in Tamil

What is the meaning of colonialism in Tamil?
Colonialism in Tamil is குடியேற்றவியம் (kuṭiyēṟṟaviyam).
colonialism என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Colonialism: குடியேற்றவியம் (kuṭiyēṟṟaviyam).
What does colonialism mean in English?
Colonialism means the seizure of geographical area to extract its natural resources or exploit the labor of the indigenous peoples to remotely benefit a distant country.

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