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colonies Meaning
colonies
a group of persons institutionalized away from others, a group of people who settle together in a new place, a distant territory belonging to or under the control of a nation, a group of people who establish residence in that area and who retain ties with the parent state, a mass of microbes usually growing in or on a solid food source (as agar), a circumscribed mass of microorganisms usually growing in or on a solid medium, the aggregation of zooids of a compound animal (such as a coral or bryozoan), a distinguishable localized population of a species or type of organism, a group of individuals or things with common characteristics or interests living in close association, a group of people sent out by a state to a new territory, the territory in which such colonists live, a population of plants or animals in a particular place that belong to one species, a group of people with common qualities or interests located in close association, an area over which a foreign nation or state extends or maintains control, the land or buildings used by such a group
colonies Sentence Examples
- The British established numerous colonies throughout North America.
- The ancient Greeks founded colonies as trading posts and cultural centers.
- The Roman Empire expanded its territory through a series of conquests and colonies.
- European powers established colonies in Africa to exploit natural resources.
- The formation of colonies often led to conflicts with indigenous populations.
- The establishment of colonies played a significant role in the spread of European languages and cultures.
- Some colonies eventually gained independence and became sovereign nations.
- The term "colony" can also refer to a group of individuals who share common characteristics or beliefs.
- Some ant species form colonies with a distinct hierarchy and division of labor.
- The study of colonies is known as colony biology.
FAQs About the word colonies
a group of persons institutionalized away from others, a group of people who settle together in a new place, a distant territory belonging to or under the contr
outposts,plantations, camps, habitations,territories, protectorates, possessions, mandates, exclaves,diasporas
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The British established numerous colonies throughout North America.
The ancient Greeks founded colonies as trading posts and cultural centers.
The Roman Empire expanded its territory through a series of conquests and colonies.
European powers established colonies in Africa to exploit natural resources.
