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colonize in Dutch

colonize in Dutch is koloniseren — colonize means to settle in and take control of a territory, typically one that already has its own inhabitants.

colonize in Dutch

koloniseren
verb

What does "colonize" mean?

  1. verb To settle in and take control of a territory, typically one that already has its own inhabitants.
    "European powers colonized much of Africa in the 19th century."
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colonize in a sentence

  • European powers colonized much of Africa in the 19th century.
  • Bacteria can colonize a wound if it isn't kept clean.

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What is "colonize" in Dutch?

"colonize" in Dutch is koloniseren. colonize means: To settle in and take control of a territory, typically one that already has its own inhabitants.

How do you use "colonize" in a sentence?

Example: "European powers colonized much of Africa in the 19th century." In Dutch, "colonize" is koloniseren.

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