colonized

Meanings

• verb

  The act of occupying or possessing a country, territory, or area by another country, typically by force.

  - "European countries colonized various parts of Africa and the Americas from the 15th to the 19th century."
  - "The colonization of Australia began in 1788 when the British established a penal colony at New South Wales."

• The state or condition of being ruled by another country.

  - "Many countries gained their independence from colonial rule in the 20th century."
  - "The effects of colonialism on the development of Africa are still being debated among scholars."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colonized
colonial , monopoly , military , hilarity

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Variants

List of all variants of colonized that leads to same result
colonise , colonised , colonises , colonising , colonize , colonized , colonizes , colonizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin colonus, meaning 'farmer' or 'settler'. In the context of history, colonization refers to the establishment and expansion of colonial empires.

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Trivia

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1. The colonization of the Americas by European powers began in the late 15th century.

2. The last European colony, Macau, was handed over to China in 1999.

3. Colonization was a major factor in the spread of Christianity around the world.

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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. Decolonization: The process of a country gaining independence from colonial rule.

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Culture

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Colonization has had significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance, particularly in the context of European expansion and the establishment of colonial empires. It has been the subject of much literary, artistic, and musical expression, as well as a source of controversy and debate over its impact on indigenous peoples and their cultures.

How to Memorize "colonized"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of the world with different countries colored according to their colonial powers. Imagine the movement of ships and soldiers as they establish colonies in new lands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'colonization' with images of explorers, maps, and foreign lands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cows On Long Overgrazed Natives' Land' to remember the meaning of colonization (C-Colonize, O-Occupy, L-Land, O-Overgrazed, N-Natives).

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