colony
0 antonyms and opposites of colony, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A territory controlled by another, usually distant, country.
How to use colony
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin colonia ("settlement, farm"), from colonus ("farmer, settler"), from colere, "to till or cultivate."
Full origin of colony →Frequently asked questions
What does “colony” mean?
The word “colony” means a territory controlled by another, usually distant, country. In plain terms, a settlement ruled by another country, or a group of the same creatures living together.
How do you pronounce “colony”?
“Colony” is pronounced KOL-uh-nee (/ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “colony” in a sentence?
Here is “colony” used in a sentence: “India was a British colony for nearly two centuries before gaining independence.”
What part of speech is “colony”?
“Colony” is a noun.
Where does the word “colony” come from?
The word “colony” comes from Latin. From Latin colonia ("settlement, farm"), from colonus ("farmer, settler"), from colere, "to till or cultivate.".
Is “colony” a common word?
“Colony” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “colony” have?
“Colony” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a territory controlled by another, usually distant, country.
What is the difference between a colony and a country?
A colony is a territory controlled by another, usually distant, country and does not govern itself independently. A country is a self-governing nation with its own authority, whereas a colony remains under the political control of a ruling power.
Can colony refer to animals as well as places?
Yes. Besides meaning a territory controlled by another country, colony also describes a group of the same kind of animal, insect, or organism living closely together, such as an ant colony, a colony of bats, or a colony of bacteria.
What is the difference between a colony and a settlement?
A settlement is simply a place where people establish homes and community, without implying outside control. A colony specifically implies that the territory is governed by another, usually distant, country rather than being fully self-ruling.