Meaning & Definition of word "Colonize"

Colonize

/ˈkɒlənʌɪz/

1. To establish a colony in (a place or country); to settle among and establish control over the indigenous people.
- Example: The European powers sought to colonize large parts of Africa during the 19th century.
2. To occupy and cultivate land, or to exploit resources in an area.
- Example: The settlers aimed to colonize the land by changing its natural landscape into farmland.
3. To introduce a species into a new habitat where it did not previously exist.
- Example: Scientists are studying how some plants can colonize rocky environments.
4. To form a colony, especially in relation to microbial life.
- Example: Bacteria can colonize surfaces, which is critical for both health and disease.

From Latin 'colonia', meaning 'settlement' or 'farm'.

colonize the mind:

To influence or control others' thoughts or beliefs.

colonization of space:

The effort to establish human activity in outer space.

colonial mindset:

A way of thinking that is associated with colonial dominance.

colony:

A territory under the control of another country.

colonial:

Relating to, or characteristic of a colony.

colonization:

The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.

Meaning: To move into a popular space and take over.

Example Sentence: They really colonized that new café with all their friends.

Meaning: To dominate a trend or activity.

Example Sentence: He totally colonized the social media scene this year.