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Colonizing

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

Definition

Colonizing means to establish a colony or colonies in a new place or area.

Synonyms & similar words

colonize decolonise decolonize colonise settle populate occupy inhabit establish found develop plant farm cultivate pioneer migrate resettle relocate immigrate transplant naturalize

Example sentences

  1. The British colonized India in the 19th century.
  2. The settlers planned to colonize the new land and build a town.
  3. The ants were colonizing the tree trunk.
  4. The company decided to colonize the market by introducing a new product.
  5. The Spanish colonized South America in the 16th century.

Quotes

  • Colonizing Mars is an important step for our future as a species. - Bill Nye
  • Colonizing space represents a necessary investment in our future survival. - Elon Musk
  • Colonization is the act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin. - Frantz Fanon

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