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Meaning
Noun
●
An area under the political control of another country and
typically
occupied
by
settlers
(colonists) from it, or by their descendants.
●
A group of people who
settle
such an area and
maintain
ties
to their
native
country, and (later) their descendants.
●
A group of people, of one
nationality
,
ethnic group
, or language,
residing
in a different country,
city
, or area; the area such people occupy.
●
A group of people with
similar
interests
,
occupations
, or
characteristics
,
living in
a particular area; the area such people occupy.
●
In Biology:
A group of
organisms
of same or different
species
living
together in
close
association.
●
A group of
bacteria
,
fungi
or other cells
cultured
together, especially from a
single
cell.
●
In Indian English:
An
apartment complex
or neighborhood.
●
A
local group
of Beaver Scouts.
●
A potential new
chapter
of a
fraternity
or
sorority
awaiting
official
recognition
from their headquarters.
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Origin
colony
English
colonia
Latin
colonus
Latin
colo
Latin
colum
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Protectorate
Empire
Republic
Enclave
Island
Territory
Tribe
Kingdom
Village
Settlement
Town
Country
Region
Province
City
Nation
Plantation
Commonwealth
Civilization
Settlers
Colonists
Outpost
Community
Monarchy
Continent
Colonist
Confederation
Land
State
Organism
Population
Cell
Bacterium
Colonization
Group
Spore
Stronghold
Slave
Church
Army
Confederacy
Branch
Homeland
District
Government
Fortress
Commune
Metropolis
Vassal State
Colonial Power
Client State
Puppet State
Sovereign State
Port City
Slave State
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