thuộc địa

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The Vietnamese word "thuộc địa" means "colony" in English. It is a noun that refers to a territory or area that is controlled by another country. Colonies are often established for various reasons, including economic exploitation, political control, or for settlement by people from the colonizing country.

Usage Instructions:

• "thuộc địa" is used in historical or political contexts. When discussing countries that were once colonized, people often use this term to describe the relationship between the colonizing country and the territory it controlled.

Example:

• Vietnamese: Việt Nam từng là một thuộc địa của Pháp.
• English: Vietnam was once a colony of France.

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "thuộc địa" can also refer to the cultural, social, or economic impacts of colonization on the local population. For example, you might discuss how a "thuộc địa" influences the language, traditions, or governance of the colonized area.

Word Variants:

• thuộc địa hóa (colonization): This term refers to the process of establishing a colony.
• thuộc địa hóa văn hóa (cultural colonization): This refers to the influence of the colonizer's culture on the local culture.

Different Meanings:

While "thuộc địa" primarily means "colony," it can also imply the idea of dependency or subordination, as a colony is often under the control of another nation. However, it does not typically have positive connotations and is mostly used in a historical context.

Synonyms:

• Lãnh thổ (territory): This term can refer to any area of land, but it does not specifically imply control by another country.
• Khu vực (area/region): This is a general term for a part of the land, without the connotation of colonization.

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noun

1. colony