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Term: MOTHER COUNTRY
Definition: The mother country is a country that has established colonies in other parts of the world. It is the country that has power and control over these colonies. Think of it like a parent who has children living in different places, but the parent is still in charge and responsible for them.
MOTHER COUNTRY
A mother country is a nation that colonizes other countries and has control over them. It is also known as a colonial power.
These examples show how a mother country has control over its colonies and can influence their political, economic, and social systems. The mother country often sends settlers, soldiers, and administrators to the colonies to maintain its power.