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colony

/ˈkɒləni/
en-us undefinedcolony
Main Example

The settlers formed a colony in the new land.

Example context
en-us flagThe settlers formed a colony in the new land.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A group of people or animals living together in a new place, often controlled by a larger country.

Other Example

The colony thrived under the new leadership.

en-us flagThe colony thrived under the new leadership.

Many families moved to the colony for a better life.

en-us flagMany families moved to the colony for a better life.

The colony was established near the river.

en-us flagThe colony was established near the river.
Synonyms

settlement colony

en-us flagsettlement colony

colonial power

en-us flagcolonial power

overseas colony

en-us flagoverseas colony
Synonyms

settlement

outpost

dependency

colony

/ˈkɒləni/
Main Example

The bee colony is buzzing with activity.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A group of the same type of plants or animals living in the same area.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

colony

/ˈkɒləni/
Main Example

The colony was established in the 17th century.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A settlement established by a group of people from another country.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

colony

/ˈkɒləni/
Main Example

The artists created a colony to share their ideas.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A place where a particular group of people live and work together.

Other Example
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Synonyms

colony

/ˈkɒləni/
Main Example

The scientist studied a colony of bacteria.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A group of cells or organisms that grow together.

Other Example
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Synonyms

colony

/ˈkɒləni/
Main Example

They plan to colony the uninhabited island.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To establish a colony in a new area.

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Synonyms

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