Recolonizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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recolonizing
[ ˌriːˈkɒlənaɪzɪŋ ]
political action
Recolonizing refers to the process of a dominant country or power re-establishing control over a previously colonized territory. This can involve various forms of governance, economic exploitation, and cultural assimilation. It often happens after a period of decolonization or independence.
Synonyms
reclaiming, reoccupying, restoring
Examples of usage
- The nation discussed recolonizing its former colonies.
- Experts warned against the dangers of recolonizing regions with turbulent histories.
- The idea of recolonizing has sparked debates among political analysts.
Translations
Translations of the word "recolonizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recolonização
🇮🇳 फिर से उपनिवेश करना
🇩🇪 Rekolonisierung
🇮🇩 rekolonisasi
🇺🇦 реоколонізація
🇵🇱 rekolonizacja
🇯🇵 再植民地化
🇫🇷 recolonisation
🇪🇸 recolonización
🇹🇷 yeniden kolonileşme
🇰🇷 재식민지화
🇸🇦 إعادة استعمار
🇨🇿 rekolonizace
🇸🇰 rekolonizácia
🇨🇳 再殖民化
🇸🇮 rekolonizacija
🇮🇸 endurreisa nýlendu
🇰🇿 қайта отарлау
🇬🇪 უკანონური კოლონიზაცია
🇦🇿 yenidən müstəmləkəçilik
🇲🇽 recolonización
Etymology
The term 'recolonizing' is derived from the root word 'colonize', which has its origins in the Latin word 'colonia', meaning 'settlement' or 'farm'. The practice of colonization began in the late 15th century with European powers establishing colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia to exploit local resources and expand their territories. As former colonies gained independence throughout the 20th century, the notion of recolonization became relevant in discussions of global politics, colonial legacies, and neocolonialism. The term reflects concerns about modern forms of imperialism where powerful nations exert influence over developing countries, often under the guise of economic assistance or political intervention.