<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.</li><li>The system or policy by which a nation maintains or advocates control or influence over a dependent country, territory, or people.</li><li>The state or condition of being colonial.</li><li>An idea, custom, or practice peculiar to a colony.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>