colonializing

[kuh-loh-nee-uh-lahy-zing]

colonializing Definition

  • 1to establish a colony in; settle
  • 2to subject to the domination of a colonial power

Using colonializing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "colonializing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The British were colonializing India for over 200 years.

  • Example

    The Spanish colonialized South America in the 16th century.

  • Example

    The process of colonializing Africa was brutal and exploitative.

colonializing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for colonializing

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Summary: colonializing in Brief

The verb 'colonializing' [kuh-loh-nee-uh-lahy-zing] means to establish a colony or subject a place to the domination of a colonial power. It is often used to describe the historical process of European powers establishing colonies in other parts of the world, such as India, South America, and Africa.