Colonie (en. Colony)

[kɔloni]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Territory under the domination of another country.

The British colony in America declared its independence.

La colonie britannique d'Amérique a déclaré son indépendance.

Group of people living together in a distant place.

They founded a colony in New England.

Ils ont fondé une colonie en Nouvelle-Angleterre.

Region where a specific activity develops.

This colony of bees produces the best honey.

Cette colonie d'abeilles produit le meilleur miel.

From Latin 'colonia', which means 'agriculture, settlement'.

summer camp

A place where children spend their vacation with organized activities.

colonie de vacances

farm colony

A community focused on agriculture.

colonie agricole

settlement colony

An establishment of people in a new territory.

colonie de peuplement

colonizer

Person or country that establishes a colony.

colonisateur

decolonization

Process by which a colony gains its independence.

décolonisation

colonialism

Policy of occupation and exploitation of a territory by another country.

colonialisme

Group of friends or buddies, often traveling together.

We are going to a summer camp by the sea this summer.

On part en colonie au bord de la mer cet été.

A place where one feels at home, even when far from home.

This city is a true colony for me.

Cette ville est une vraie colonie pour moi.