Colonize

/ˈkɒlənʌɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To establish a colony in (a place or country); to settle among and establish control over the indigenous people.

The European powers sought to colonize large parts of Africa during the 19th century.

To occupy and cultivate land, or to exploit resources in an area.

The settlers aimed to colonize the land by changing its natural landscape into farmland.

To introduce a species into a new habitat where it did not previously exist.

Scientists are studying how some plants can colonize rocky environments.

To form a colony, especially in relation to microbial life.

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.

To move into a popular space and take over.

They really colonized that new café with all their friends.

To dominate a trend or activity.

He totally colonized the social media scene this year.