colonization
|col-o-ni-za-tion|
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/ˌkɑː.lə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(colonize)
establish a colony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colonization' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'colonia,' where 'colonus' meant 'farmer' or 'settler.'
Historical Evolution
'colonia' transformed into the Old French word 'colonisation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'colonization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of settling or establishing a colony,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of establishing a colony or colonies.
The colonization of the Americas had a profound impact on indigenous cultures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45