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Colonisation

Verb / sɑ: / Another word for colonisation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Colonisation refers to the action of settling among and establishing control over indigenous people of an area.

Synonyms & similar words

colonization settlement settlement occupation conquest domination subjugation imperialism invasion annexation establishment takeover appropriation encroachment expansion migration infiltration penetration dominance supremacy preeminence sovereignty

Example sentences

  1. The colonisation of Australia by the British led to the displacement of the Aboriginal population.
  2. Many African countries experienced colonisation by European powers during the 19th century.
  3. The colonisation of India by the British resulted in significant cultural and economic changes.
  4. European colonisation of the Americas brought diseases that devastated indigenous populations.
  5. The process of colonisation often involved the establishment of new governments and legal systems.

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