colonize in French
colonize in French is coloniser — colonize means to settle in and take control of a territory, typically one that already has its own inhabitants.
colonize in French
coloniser
What does "colonize" mean?
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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 French?
"colonize" in French is coloniser. 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 French, "colonize" is coloniser.
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