Meaning
殖民地 refers to a territory under the political control of another country, typically established through military conquest or settlement. It describes regions that were governed by foreign powers, often exploited for resources and labor during the colonial era.
Usage
This term is commonly used in historical and political contexts when discussing colonialism and imperialism. It appears frequently in discussions about world history, international relations, and post-colonial studies. The term carries negative connotations related to exploitation and oppression.
Examples
- 01香港曾经是英国的殖民地。.Hong Kong was once a British colony.
- 02许多非洲国家在二十世纪中期摆脱了殖民地统治。.Many African countries freed themselves from colonial rule in the mid-twentieth century.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个殖民地
- 块一块殖民地
Common collocations
- 前殖民地former colony
- 殖民地统治colonial rule
- 殖民地时期colonial period
- 英国殖民地British colony
Antonyms
Origin
The term literally means 'land for settling people.' 殖 originally referred to breeding or multiplying, 民 means people or citizens, and 地 means land. Together they describe territory where a colonizing power settles its people.