colonization
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.”
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.
Word forms
colonizations plural
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The _____ of the Americas reshaped the continent's population and cultures forever.
Etymology
From colonize plus the noun suffix -ation.
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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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