Imperialism Vocabulary

noun the state or condition of being colonized

• The process of colonization often led to the displacement of indigenous populations.
• Colonization resulted in a lot of people being forced off their land.
• Colonization really messed things up for the native folks.
• The colonization of my thoughts by negative emotions was overwhelming.

noun a territory that has been conquered

• The conquest of new territories was a major goal of the empire.
• They're planning a conquest of the new shopping mall this weekend.
• Did you hear about his conquest of that difficult video game level?
• She saw the marathon as a personal conquest of her own limits.