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Vocabulary Entry
colonized
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To establish control over a foreign territory or people, often by settling among them.
Example Sentences
"The explorers colonized the island in the 18th century."
"Many countries colonized parts of Africa during the 19th century."
"The colony was later colonized by settlers looking for new opportunities."
N
noun
The act of establishing a colony or the state of being colonized.
Example Sentences
"The colonization of the Americas had profound impacts on indigenous cultures."
"Colonization often led to conflicts between native populations and settlers."
"The history of colonization is complex and varied across different regions."