Co*lo"ni*al*ism (?), n. 1. The state or quality of, or the relationship involved in, being colonial.

The last tie of colonialism which bound us to the mother country is broken.

2. A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony.

3. The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.

Co*lo"ni*al*ism (?), n. 1. The state or quality of, or the relationship involved in, being colonial.

The last tie of colonialism which bound us to the mother country is broken.

2. A custom, idea, feature of government, or the like, characteristic of a colony.

3. The colonial system or policy in political government or extension of territory.

• The colonial domination policy pursued by the powers of Europe, from the second half of the XIX century to the years following the World War II. A colonial system.
  
• A colonial linguistic expression. Term or expression of colonial origin entered in a european language.
  
• Colonial life.