"biocolonial" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more biocolonial [comparative], most biocolonial [superlative]
Etymology: From bio- + colonial. Etymology templates: {{af|en|bio-|colonial}} bio- + colonial Head templates: {{en-adj}} biocolonial (comparative more biocolonial, superlative most biocolonial)
  1. Pertaining to biocolonization, pertaining to or involving colonizing peoples by making them reliant on the colonizer's (bio)medical or (bioengineered) agricultural resources. Derived forms: biocoloniality
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          "text": "individuals and groups (such as RAFI) to speak out against biocolonial practices. Is there a space, within the biocolonial encounter, for negotiation? As Fanon notes, Specialists in basic health education should give careful thought to the new ...",
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