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colonize

[ˈkɒlənaɪz]

colonize Definition

to take control of an area or a country that is not your own, especially using force, and send people from your own country to live there.

Using colonize: Examples

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

  • Example

    The British colonized India in the 19th century.

  • Example

    The Spanish colonized South America in the 16th century.

  • Example

    The French colonized Algeria in the 19th century.

  • Example

    The Dutch colonized Indonesia in the 17th century.

colonize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for colonize

Antonyms for colonize

Phrases with colonize

  • a country that has colonies or has had colonies in the past

    Example

    Britain was a major colonial power in the 19th century.

  • colonialism

    the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically

    Example

    The effects of colonialism are still felt in many parts of the world today.

  • the process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country

    Example

    Many African countries gained independence through decolonization in the mid-20th century.

Origins of colonize

from Latin 'colonus', meaning 'farmer'

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Summary: colonize in Brief

The verb 'colonize' [ˈkɒlənaɪz] means to take control of an area or country, often through force, and send people from one's own country to live there. Examples include the British colonization of India and the Spanish colonization of South America. 'Colonize' extends into phrases like 'colonial power,' referring to countries that have or had colonies, and 'decolonization,' the process of colonies becoming independent.