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Colonialism: A historical practice characterized by one nation exerting control over another, often through political, economic, and cultural domination. It has significantly impacted cultures around the world, leading to the spread and imposition of certain values and traditions, such as English culture, onto colonized societies. In the context of world literature, colonialism has played a significant role in shaping literary movements, genres, and themes, with works often reflecting the power dynamics and experiences of colonialism. This category encompasses the study of these cultural impacts, resistance movements, and legacies of colonialism in literature and beyond.