colonization

colonization

English

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Etymology

    From colonize + -ation.

    Pronunciation

    • (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): /kɔlənɪˈzɛjʃən/
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    Noun

    colonization (countable and uncountable, plural colonizations)

    1. The process of establishing a colony.
    2. (social sciences) The process of colonizing or taking over.

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