NOUN
derKolonialismus/koloni̯aˈlɪsmʊs/colonialism
Kolonialismus is a German noun that means colonialism. It is pronounced /koloni̯aˈlɪsmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.policy and practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies, often exploiting resources and people for the colonizing country's benefit(history, politics)
a.the domination and control by one power over a dependent area or people
Der Kolonialismus prägte die Geschichte vieler Länder Afrikas und Asiens.—Colonialism shaped the history of many countries in Africa and Asia.
b.ideology supporting the acquisition of colonies
Kritiker betonen die negativen Folgen des Kolonialismus für die indigene Bevölkerung.—Critics emphasize the negative consequences of colonialism for the indigenous population.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kolonialismus | — |
| Genitive | des Kolonialismus | — |
| Dative | dem Kolonialismus | — |
| Accusative | den Kolonialismus | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kolonialismus" mean in English?
- "Kolonialismus" means colonialism. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kolonialismus"?
- "Kolonialismus" is pronounced /koloni̯aˈlɪsmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kolonialismus" der, die, or das?
- "Kolonialismus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Kolonialismus"?
- "Kolonialismus" is a noun in German.
