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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

colonies

/kəˈlaɪnz/ noun · British & US
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What does colonies mean?

noun

A group of people who settle in a new place, often under the authority of a parent country. Colonies can also refer to a group of plants or animals that grow or live in a particular area.

Example

"The British colonies in North America eventually became the United States."

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