ukoloni
oo-koh-LOH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliukolonioo-koh-LOH-nee
Englishcolonialism, colonial rule
Frenchcolonialisme, domination coloniale
Meaning
The rule of one country over another, especially the rule of European powers over Africa, and the period of that rule.
Good to know
A noun of the u class with no plural, from koloni, colony. Wakati wa ukoloni means in colonial times, and mkoloni is a colonizer.
Examples
- Tanganyika ilipata uhuru kutoka kwa ukoloni mwaka 1961.Tanganyika gained independence from colonial rule in 1961.
- Reli hii ilijengwa wakati wa ukoloni.This railway was built in colonial times.
- Athari za ukoloni bado zinaonekana.The effects of colonialism can still be seen.
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