Colonization

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑlənəˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions of colonization

noun the state or condition of being colonized

Example Sentences

A1 Colonization is when one country takes over another country and settles there.

A2 The history of colonization has had a lasting impact on many cultures around the world.

B1 The process of colonization often involved the exploitation of natural resources and indigenous populations.

B2 The effects of colonization can still be seen in the political and social structures of many countries today.

C1 Colonization led to the establishment of colonies that served as economic and strategic outposts for the colonizing powers.

C2 The legacy of colonization includes complex issues of identity, power dynamics, and historical injustices that continue to shape global relations.

Examples of colonization in a Sentence

formal The process of colonization often led to the displacement of indigenous populations.

informal Colonization resulted in a lot of people being forced off their land.

slang Colonization really messed things up for the native folks.

figurative The colonization of my thoughts by negative emotions was overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of colonization

past tense

colonized

plural

colonizations

comparative

more colonized

superlative

most colonized

present tense

colonizing

future tense

will colonize

perfect tense

have colonized

continuous tense

is colonizing

singular

colonization

positive degree

colonization

infinitive

to colonize

gerund

colonizing

participle

colonized

Origin and Evolution of colonization

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'colonization' originated from the Latin word 'colōnizātiōnem' which means 'to inhabit, cultivate, or establish a colony.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'colonization' has evolved to encompass the process of establishing control over a territory and its people, often involving the settlement of new populations and the exploitation of resources.