colonization
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The process of one country settling in and taking control of another territory, often displacing the people already living there.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
decolonization
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the region brought new crops but also great hardship for its original inhabitants."
Answer: colonization
In your own words, what does "colonization" mean?
The process of one country settling in and taking control of another territory, often displacing the people already living there.
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