Colony

/ˈkɒləni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A territory claimed or settled by a sovereign power that is distinct from the mother country.

The British established a colony in North America.

A group of people from one country who settle in another country and maintain ties with their homeland.

The Italian colony in Argentina has preserved many of its cultural traditions.

A group of organisms of the same kind living or growing together.

The coral reef is home to a vibrant colony of sea creatures.

An aggregate of people or things considered as a unit.

She belongs to a colony of artists who share a studio.

From Latin 'colonia', meaning 'farmstead', from 'colere' meaning 'to cultivate'.

penal colony

A settlement established to house prisoners.

colony collapse disorder

A phenomenon affecting bee populations, leading to significant population declines.

ant colony

A social structure of ants living together and working cooperatively.

colonial

Relating to a colony or colonies, particularly during the period of European colonization.

colonist

A person who settles in a colony.

colonization

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

A term for a group of people operating closely or in a clique.

The tech colony is known for its innovative startups.

Informally referring to a gathering or community of specific hobbyists.

The gaming colony meets every Saturday to play and discuss new strategies.