noun
Uncommon
colonization
kaw-luh-nih-ZEHY-shuhn
Colonization (noun) means the act of settling and taking control of a territory, especially one already inhabited by another people. Example: “The colonization of the Americas reshaped the continent's population and cultures forever.”
noun
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The act of settling and taking control of a territory, especially one already inhabited by another people.
"The colonization of the Americas reshaped the continent's population and cultures forever."
"Historians study the colonization of the Pacific islands by various European powers."
How to use colonization
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historical process of a country moving in, settling, and taking over another land and its people.
Common pairings
colonization of
european colonization
the effects of colonization
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Word forms
- Plural
- colonizations
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Etymology
From colonize plus the noun suffix -ation.
Synonyms
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settlement
colonisation
Related words
Rhymes for colonization
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “colonization” mean?
The word “colonization” means the act of settling and taking control of a territory, especially one already inhabited by another people. In plain terms, the historical process of a country moving in, settling, and taking over another land and its people.
How do you pronounce “colonization”?
“Colonization” is pronounced kaw-luh-nih-ZEHY-shuhn (/kɔlənɪˈzɛjʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “colonization” in a sentence?
Here is “colonization” used in a sentence: “The colonization of the Americas reshaped the continent's population and cultures forever.”
What part of speech is “colonization”?
“Colonization” is a noun.
Is “colonization” a common word?
“Colonization” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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