colonization

Meanings

• Noun

  The establishment, maintenance, acquisition, and expansion of political and economic control by one people over another.

  - "The colonization of the Americas began in the late 15th century."
  - "The effects of colonization on indigenous peoples are still felt today."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colonization
colonial , monopoly , moral , political , rational

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Variants

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colonisation , colonisationist , colonisationists , colonisations , colonization , colonizationist , colonizationists , colonizations , colonise , colonised , colonises , colonising , colonize

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Etymology

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From the Latin colonus, 'farmer' or 'settler' + -ationis, 'action, state of'.

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Trivia

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1. The first European colonies were established in the late 15th century.

2. Colonization led to the spread of diseases such as smallpox and measles among indigenous populations.

3. Many countries gained their independence from colonial rule in the 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

2. Post-colonialism: The social, cultural, and political condition of peoples or societies that have been subjected to colonial rule and have recently gained independence.

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Culture

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Colonization has had significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance throughout history. It has been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, music, and film. The impact of colonization on indigenous peoples and their cultures has been a major theme in post-colonial studies.

How to Memorize "colonization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine people from a stronger country settling in and taking control of a weaker one, establishing political and economic systems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of one group dominating and controlling another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Colonization: Control Over Land And People

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