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colonization
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kulunizɐˈsɐ̃w̃/co·lo·ni·za·ção
Definition
1The 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.”
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process of colonizationEuropean colonization