Biocolonialism
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Exploitation or misappropriation of the biological resources (particularly plants and fungi) of indigenous peoples.
"In my opinion, many of the problems with the safety of our food supplies are directly related to biocolonialism. Food produced by anonymous sources in other countries under less than acceptable conditions is no way to ensure our good health."
Example
More examples"In my opinion, many of the problems with the safety of our food supplies are directly related to biocolonialism. Food produced by anonymous sources in other countries under less than acceptable conditions is no way to ensure our good health."
Etymology
From bio- + colonialism.
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