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colony

[ˈkɒləni]

colony Definition

  • 1a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country
  • 2a group of people of one nationality or ethnic group living in a foreign city or country

Using colony: Examples

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

  • Example

    The British colonies in America declared their independence in 1776.

  • Example

    Hong Kong was a British colony until 1997.

  • Example

    There is a large Indian colony in London.

  • Example

    The artist colony in Paris was a gathering place for many famous painters.

colony Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for colony

Antonyms for colony

Idioms Using colony

  • a group of artists who live and work together in a particular place

    Example

    The village became a colony of artists, attracting painters and sculptors from all over the world.

  • a large group of ants that live and work together in a particular place

    Example

    The picnic was ruined by a colony of ants that invaded the food.

  • a colony of penguins

    a group of penguins that live and breed together in a particular place

    Example

    The documentary showed a colony of penguins huddling together to keep warm in the Antarctic winter.

Phrases with colony

  • a phenomenon in which worker bees from a beehive or Western honey bee colony abruptly disappear

    Example

    The beekeeper was devastated when he discovered his hives had been affected by colony collapse disorder.

  • a country that controls and exploits other countries or territories, often for economic gain

    Example

    Britain was a major colonial power in the 19th century, with colonies all over the world.

  • 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 can still be seen in many parts of the world today.

Origins of colony

from Latin 'colonia', meaning 'settlement'

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Summary: colony in Brief

The term 'colony' [ˈkɒləni] refers to a country or area under the political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country. It also denotes a group of people of one nationality or ethnic group living in a foreign city or country. Examples include the British colonies in America and Hong Kong. The phrase 'a colony of artists' refers to a group of artists who live and work together in a particular place.

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