green colonialism

noun

The exploitation of natural resources, land, or ecosystems in the name of environmentalism or sustainability, often at the expense of Indigenous peoples, local communities, or developing nations.

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Meanings

noungreen colonialism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe exploitation of natural resources, land, or ecosystems in the name of environmentalism or sustainability, often at the expense of Indigenous peoples, local communities, or developing nations.
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green colonialism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/green%20colonialism

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