consequences of colonialism
- noun
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consecuencias del colonialismo
- The consequences of colonialism can still be felt in many countries, affecting their economic development and social structures.
Examples
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The film explores the dire consequences of colonialism, highlighting the struggles faced by the native population.
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I proceed using empire as the common reference point for Ireland and America in the eighteenth century, discussing the economic, political, and religious consequences of colonialism, as well as the context within which the first migratory links (goods as well as people) are established.
Academic text (2002) -
Historians debate the long-term consequences of colonialism on indigenous cultures and their traditional practices.
Synonyms
Changes and problems caused when one country controls another, often in colonies
Long-lasting political, economic, and social problems that continue after one country ruled another
Antonyms
How Harmful
Surface Forms
Morphology
consequence + of + colonialism
The phrase composes 'consequence' (an effect) with 'colonialism' (the practice of foreign domination) using the simple genitive 'of', so the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituent words. This straightforward noun + of + noun compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Consequences of colonialism shows how colonialism means foreign rule and how consequences means long-lasting 'effects'. That's why the phrase refers to the lasting 'effects', often problems, that a country or people face after being ruled by another country.