"biocolonialism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: biocolonialisms [plural]
Etymology: From bio- + colonialism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|colonialism}} bio- + colonialism Head templates: {{en-noun}} biocolonialism (plural biocolonialisms)
  1. (social sciences) Exploitation or misappropriation of the biological resources (particularly plants and fungi) of indigenous peoples. Categories (topical): Social sciences Related terms: biocolonialist
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