Legal Definitions - mother country

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.

• Great Britain was the mother country of the United States before it gained independence.
• Spain was the mother country of many countries in South America during the colonial period.

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.