colony

Meanings

• noun

  A settlement of people in a new area, especially one founded from a mother country.

  - "The early settlers established a colony in the New World."
  - "The colony thrived under the leadership of its governor."

• noun

  A group of animals of the same kind living in the same place.

  - "A colony of ants building their nest."
  - "The monkeys in the colony swung from tree to tree."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑləniː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colony
soliloquy , colocynth , folly

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Variants

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colonies , colony , CCD , colony collapse disorder , colony-stimulating factor , colony-stimulating factors , crown colonies , crown colony , The Colony , penal colony , sub-colonies , sub-colony , subcolonies , subcolony , Cape Colony , Cape Province , Cape of Good Hope , Kaapland

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Etymology

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From Old French colonie, from Latin colonia, a farming estate, a settlement of colonists.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest colony in the world is Heimaey, Iceland, with a population of about 1,100.

2. The first European colony in North America was founded by the Spanish in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565.

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Related Concepts

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1. colonialism: A policy of extending the rule of a power over weaker peoples or areas, typically by establishing settlements, maintaining forcible occupation, and exploiting the indigenous population and resources.

2. settlement: A community of people living in a particular area, often established for permanent residence.

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Culture

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Colonies have played a significant role in history, particularly in the context of European expansion and colonialism. They have been the subject of numerous literary works, including novels, poems, and plays. In art, colonies have been depicted in paintings and sculptures, often representing the spirit of exploration and settlement.

How to Memorize "colony"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people or animals living together in a new place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a new settlement or community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-L-O-N-Y to remember the definition: Community Of Living Organisms Newly Yielding resources.

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