Kolonisado (en. Colonized)

ko-lo-ni-sa-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means subjected to the power of another country.
The Philippines was colonized by Spain for a long time.
Ang Pilipinas ay naging kolonisado ng Espanya sa mahabang panahon.
Symbolizes the occupation of a territory by foreign powers.
Colonized lands often become opportunities for foreign traders.
Ang mga lupain na kolonisado ay madalas na nagiging pagkakataon para sa mga banyagang mangangalakal.

Etymology

derived from the word 'colony' meaning a territory governed by a foreign country.

Common Phrases and Expressions

colonized country
a country occupied by another country
kolonisadong bansa

Related Words

colony
A territory governed by a foreign country.
kolonya
colonization
The process of creating or maintaining a colony.
kolonisasyon

Slang Meanings

became subservient
It seems like the people have become colonized, they always just follow the orders of the foreigners.
Para bang kolonisado na yung mga tao, lagi na lang sila sumusunod sa utos ng mga dayuhan.
became blind to the truth
The people's minds are colonized that's why they can't see the realities around them.
Ang isip ng mga tao, kolonisado kaya hindi nila nakikita ang mga realidad sa paligid.
fabricated by others
His ideas are colonized, they all come from other people.
Yung mga ideya niya, kolonisado na, puro sa ibang tao lang galing.