Usage Note
Colonialismo refers to the political and economic domination of one nation over others, mirroring English 'colonialism'. The adjective is coloniale and the related noun colonizzazione ('colonization'). Italy had colonies in Africa (Libya, Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia) so the term carries specific historical weight in Italian discourse.
Examples
"Il colonialismo ha lasciato profonde cicatrici storiche."
Natural Translation
Colonialism left deep historical scars.
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