colony
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A country or area controlled by another country, or a group of the same kind of animal living together.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The ants built a large _____ under the tree."
Answer: colony
In your own words, what does "colony" mean?
A country or area controlled by another country, or a group of the same kind of animal living together.
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