colonies

Meanings

• noun

  Settlements established, usually by a stronger civilization, on the land of a weaker people or in an unoccupied territory.

  - "The British colonies in North America were established in the late 16th and 17th centuries."
  - "The Spanish colonies in South America were rich in natural resources."

• noun

  A group of self-governing territories under the political control of a single country.

  - "The United States has several territories that are considered colonies."
  - "The colonies of Australia are now independent nations."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colonies
colonial , colonialist , colonnade , colonnial

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Variants

List of all variants of colonies that leads to same result
colonies , colony , Amana Colonies , crown colonies , crown colony , sub-colonies , sub-colony , subcolonies , subcolony

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Etymology

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From Latin colonia, from colonus, a farmer, settler.

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Trivia

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1. The United States gained its independence from Great Britain in 1776, but it still had several colonies, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

2. The first European colonies in the Americas were established by Spain in the late 15th century.

3. The term 'colonial' is often used to describe the style of architecture popular in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies, especially at the expense of indigenous peoples.

2. Settlement: The establishment or founding of a new community in a new location.

3. Empire: A group of countries or territories under a single sovereign power.

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Culture

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Colonies have significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance. They represent the spread of civilization and the establishment of new communities. In literature, colonies are often depicted as places of exploration, discovery, and conflict. In art and music, they are a common theme for depicting the struggles of settlers and the impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples.

How to Memorize "colonies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of settlers establishing a new community in an unoccupied territory. Visualize the challenges they faced and the resources they used to build a new life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'colonies' with the idea of exploration and discovery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cows Live On Green Pastures Every Year' to remember the definition of colonies as settlements.

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