| 单词 | colonial power |
| 释义 | > as lemmascolonial power colonial power n. a nation with colonies or overseas territories, esp. prior to widespread decolonization. Now chiefly historical. ΘΚΠ society > authority > power > [noun] > powerful person or body > powerful state or nation > types of ocean power1713 colonial power1801 sea power1849 occupying power1866 superpower1911 1801 L. Goldsmith tr. Comte d'Hautrive State French Republic iv. 122 In America, England has held the first ranks of colonial power: she is still the only colonial power there. 1907 Times 18 Jan. 3/4 The German Empire, as a colonial Power, must not only promote civilization in the colonies, but must also govern and must secure the respect of the natives as well as the safety of the settlers. 2016 Namibian Sun (Nexis) 27 Dec. Other former colonial powers have been deeply reluctant to acknowledge the violence associated with their imperial history. < as lemmas |
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