Colonize
verb
To move into and take control of a place, especially in another country.
European countries colonized much of Africa in the 19th century.
Often appears as...
- colonize a country
- colonize a territory
verb
To establish a colony of organisms in a new place.
The bacteria rapidly colonized the gut.
Often appears as...
- colonize the gut
- colonize a person
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Technical
verb
To make a place or area home for the first time. Like a species moving into a new habitat.
The birds have colonized the islands.
Often appears as...
- colonize a habitat
- colonize a region
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To move into and take control of a place, especially in another country.
European countries colonized much of Africa in the 19th century.
Often appears as...
- colonize a country
- colonize a territory
verb
To establish a colony of organisms in a new place.
The bacteria rapidly colonized the gut.
Often appears as...
- colonize the gut
- colonize a person
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make a place or area home for the first time. Like a species moving into a new habitat.
The birds have colonized the islands.
Often appears as...
- colonize a habitat
- colonize a region
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand the historical background since 'colonize' often refers to a period of European expansion and exploitation.
Many nations are still affected by how they were colonized centuries ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
'Colonize' implies a power imbalance where the colonizer dominates the area or people.
The colonizing power imposed its own culture and language on the indigenous population.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage Caution
Be careful with contemporary usage as it can be sensitive or offensive due to historical associations.
The term 'digital colonization' is controversial because of its historical connotations.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand the historical background since 'colonize' often refers to a period of European expansion and exploitation.
Many nations are still affected by how they were colonized centuries ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
'Colonize' implies a power imbalance where the colonizer dominates the area or people.
The colonizing power imposed its own culture and language on the indigenous population.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage Caution
Be careful with contemporary usage as it can be sensitive or offensive due to historical associations.
The term 'digital colonization' is controversial because of its historical connotations.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand the historical background since 'colonize' often refers to a period of European expansion and exploitation.
Many nations are still affected by how they were colonized centuries ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
'Colonize' implies a power imbalance where the colonizer dominates the area or people.
The colonizing power imposed its own culture and language on the indigenous population.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage Caution
Be careful with contemporary usage as it can be sensitive or offensive due to historical associations.
The term 'digital colonization' is controversial because of its historical connotations.
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I don't feel guilty about expressing myself in French; nor do I feel that I am continuing the work of the colonizers.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
I think we have a good chance of surviving long enough to colonize the solar system.
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Buzz Aldrin
American Astronaut
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Nick Sagan
American Novelist
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Hervey Allen
American Author
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Freeman Dyson
American Physicist
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Josh Holloway
American Actor
It's the oldest story in human existence. We've colonized someone or been colonized throughout human history. It's amazing how fast we comply and try to get a life out of that.
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Hailemariam Desalegn
Ethiopian Politician
We have never been colonized, because of our attitude... We have the confidence, the moral authority, and our people are also enough to tell us what they want to tell us.
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Lorraine Toussaint
Trinidadian Actress
I grew up a middle class, colonized child of teachers and librarians and people, women especially, who treasured education.
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Ian Hacking
Canadian Philosopher
It is a general truth that students of language in every era try to colonize some or all of the other human sciences.
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Tahar Ben Jelloun
French Poet
I don't feel guilty about expressing myself in French; nor do I feel that I am continuing the work of the colonizers.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
I think we have a good chance of surviving long enough to colonize the solar system.
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