colony

noun
UK: /ˈkɒləni/
US: /ˈkɑːləni/

  1. A country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country.

    1. Canada was once a British colony many years ago.
    2. The United States began as a colony under British rule before gaining independence.

  2. A group of animals, insects, or plants living closely together.

    1. There is a big ant colony in my backyard now.
    2. Scientists are studying the bee colony to understand their social behavior better.

  3. A group of people who settle in a new place, but remain subject to or connected with their parent country.

    1. The artist found a colony of like-minded people.
    2. The writers' colony provided a supportive environment for creative work and collaboration.

  4. A distinct community or group of people with shared characteristics or interests living in a particular area.

    1. The summer camp seemed like a small colony of kids.
    2. The university campus became a colony of innovation and discovery during the tech boom.

Synonyms

settlement domain group territory possession dependency community
colony verb

  1. To establish a colony in a particular place.

    1. England wanted to colony new land to grow.
    2. European powers used their military to colony distant territories in Africa.

  2. To inhabit or populate a new area or territory, often with the intention of establishing control.

    1. The settlers decided to colony the fertile river valley.
    2. The indigenous people watched with apprehension as foreign powers began to colony their native lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "colony" in English means: A country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country., A group of animals, insects, or plants living closely together., A group of people who settle in a new place, but remain subject to or connected with their parent country., A distinct community or group of people with shared characteristics or interests living in a particular area..

The phonetic transcription of "colony" is /ˈkɒləni/ in British English and /ˈkɑːləni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "colony": settlement, domain, group, territory, possession, dependency, community.

Example usage of "colony": "Canada was once a British colony many years ago.". More examples on the page.