colonial power

Noun

historical mainly

(mainly historical) a country which possesses, or formerly possessed, colonies in different parts of the world.

Japanese Meaning

（主に歴史的な文脈で）世界の各地域に植民地を有していた、または有している国

Many historians argue that Britain, as a colonial power, left a complex legacy in its former colonies.

多くの歴史家は、英国が植民地大国として旧植民地に複雑な遺産を残したと主張している。

Sense（1）

(mainly historical) a country which possesses, or formerly possessed, colonies in different parts of the world.

colonial powers

（ plural ）