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Colonized

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

Definition

to establish political control over an area or country and send settlers to live there

Synonyms & similar words

settled colonised decolonize colonise colonize decolonise settle occupy conquer dominate subjugate invade annex establish populate enslave pacify subject rule govern command administer manage direct organize

Example sentences

  1. The Spanish colonized much of South America in the 16th century.
  2. Many Native American tribes were colonized by European countries.
  3. The United States was originally colonized by England.
  4. The process of colonizing often involved violence and oppression.
  5. The colonized people often suffered under the rule of their colonizers.

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  • 'Colonization is violence, including military conquest, economic domination, and cultural suppression.' - bell hooks
  • 'Colonization is not a one-time event; it is a structure.' - Andrea Smith
  • 'Colonization is not a thing of the past. It is a process that is still ongoing.' - Winona LaDuke

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