The process or system of establishing colonial rule over territories and peoples; the imposition of colonial control and administration.
From 'colonialize' + '-tion,' where the '-tion' suffix (Latin origin) converts a verb into a noun representing the action or process. This term developed in historical and sociological discourse.
This noun emphasizes colonialization as a systematic, structured process with institutions, laws, and planning—not random conquest, but organized systems designed to extract resources and maintain control for centuries.
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