colonial power
die Kolonialmacht, die Kolonialmächte
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colonial power
A state that possesses colonies and controls them politically, economically, or militarily.
Die Kolonialmacht unterdrückte die Bevölkerung ihres Überseegebiets jahrzehntelang.
The colonial power oppressed the population of its overseas territory for decades.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kolonialmächte |
| genitive | der Kolonialmacht |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kolonialmacht | die Kolonialmächte |
| accusative | die Kolonialmacht | die Kolonialmächte |
| dative | der Kolonialmacht | den Kolonialmächten |
| genitive | der Kolonialmacht | der Kolonialmächte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kolonialmacht' is made up of 'Kolonial-' (colonial) and 'Macht' (power). The first component refers to colonies, while the second refers to a state with great political or military strength.
Großbritannien war lange Zeit eine bedeutende Kolonialmacht.
For a long time, Great Britain was a major colonial power.
The word is mostly used in historical or political texts, especially in connection with imperialism, colonialism, and rule over territories outside Europe.
Die Rolle der europäischen Kolonialmächte wird heute kritisch untersucht.
The role of the European colonial powers is being critically examined today.
Common collocations include 'ehemalige Kolonialmacht' (former colonial power), 'europäische Kolonialmacht' (European colonial power), and 'als Kolonialmacht auftreten' (to act as a colonial power). These expressions are used mainly to describe states and their historical policies of rule.
Frankreich trat über lange Zeit als Kolonialmacht in verschiedenen Regionen Afrikas auf.
For a long time, France acted as a colonial power in various regions of Africa.
