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colonization

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kulunizɐˈsɐ̃w̃/co·lo·ni·za·ção

Definition

1

The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.

Usage examples

The colonization of the Americas had profound effects on indigenous populations.
Space colonization is a common theme in science fiction.

Common combinations

process of colonizationEuropean colonization