Synonyms for
Colonies
Definition
Colonies are groups of people who settle in a new land and are still governed by the country they came from.
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Common collocations
- British colonies
- French colonies
- Spanish colonies
- Roman colonies
- establish colonies
- settle colonies
- colonial administration
- colonial expansion
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Usage note
The word 'colonies' often refers to territories under the political control of another country. It can also refer to groups of people or animals living together, such as ant colonies or religious colonies.
Example sentences
- The first thirteen colonies in America were established by the British.
- My grandmother was born in one of the colonies in Africa.
- The Spanish established colonies in South America in the 16th century.
- The colonists fought against British rule to gain independence.
- The colonies were an important source of raw materials and trade for the European powers.
Quotes
The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness. - Vladimir Lenin
The colonies had little occasion to feel or resent direct royal prerogative. - Albert Bushnell Hart
The colonies had little occasion to feel or resent direct royal prerogative. - Albert Bushnell Hart