to colonize

verb/kuluniˈzaɾ/medium

co·lo·ni·zar

Definition

To establish a colony in a territory, populating it and bringing it under political and economic control.

The Portuguese were among the first Europeans to colonize territories in Africa.

Science fiction explores the idea of colonizing Mars.

syn

Do latim 'colonizare', de 'colonia' (colónia).