Colonia (en. Cologne)

/koˈlonja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Human settlement established in foreign territory.

The British colony in America had a significant impact on history.

La colonia británica en América tuvo un gran impacto en la historia.

A set of homes that share similar characteristics.

They live in a very quiet row house colony.

Viven en una colonia de casas adosadas muy tranquila.

An administrative unit within a country.

The colony of San Juan is famous for its colonial history.

La colonia de San Juan es famosa por su historia colonial.

From Latin 'colonĭa', which means 'settlement' or 'inhabited place'.

vacation colony

A place where people spend their leisure time, typically in a natural setting.

colonia de vacaciones

go to the colony

To visit a specific area where there are groups of houses or communities.

ir a la colonia

colonizer

Person who establishes a colony.

colonizador

colonization

The process of establishing a colony.

colonización

Neighborhood or specific area inhabited by a particular group.

Let's go to the colony to see if there's a party.

Vamos a la colonia a ver si hay alguna fiesta.