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colonization

UK
/ˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑː.lə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

colonizationnoun
colonizations
pl
The colonization of the Americas began in the late 15th century.
Колонизация Америки началась в конце 15 века.
Additional translations
освоение
заселение
Synonyms
invasion
occupation
conquest
establishment
colonialism
annexation
settlement
colonizationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑː.lə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "colonization efforts".

Definitions

colonizationnoun
The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
The colonization of the Americas by European powers had a profound impact on the native populations.
The action of appropriating a place or domain for one's own use.
The colonization of the internet by large corporations has raised concerns about privacy and data security.
The establishment of a colony in a new area.
The colonization of Mars is a topic of interest for many space agencies around the world.
The growth or establishment of microorganisms in a particular environment or host.
Colonization of the gut by probiotic bacteria can improve digestion.
colonizationadjective
Relating to or characteristic of colonization.
The government unveiled a new colonization policy for remote territories.
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