Preferred term
Colonies
Broader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- Colonial possessions
Note
Notes- Use as a topical subdivision under names of countries, cities, etc., for works discussing collectively the colonies ruled by the country or city. Also use under headings of the type [topic]--[place] for works discussing collectively the colonies of a place in relation to those topics.
Editorial note
- [Do not further subdivide geographically headings of the type [topic]--[place]--Colonies.]
- [Further subdivide headings of the type [place]--Colonies only by Africa, America, Asia and Oceania]
Example
- Reference under the heading [Colonies]
Group members
Members of the groupURI
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