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Vocabulary Entry
colonization
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act or process of establishing control over a foreign territory or people.
Example Sentences
"The colonization of the Americas had lasting effects on indigenous cultures."
"Colonization often involved significant social and economic changes for the affected regions."
"Discussions about colonization continue to influence modern political landscapes."
V
verb
To establish a colony in a foreign territory; to settle or control a region.
Example Sentences
"They planned to colonize the distant planet within the next decade."
"Various nations sought to colonize Africa during the 19th century."
"The researchers aim to colonize new environments for scientific exploration."