colonisation
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which one country takes control of another territory and settles people there.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the region changed its culture and economy for centuries."
Answer: colonisation
In your own words, what does "colonisation" mean?
The process by which one country takes control of another territory and settles people there.
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