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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

colonize

/kəˈlaɪnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does colonize mean?

verb

To establish a colony in a place, or to settle in a new area and make it a part of a larger country or empire. To become established in a particular field or activity.

Example

"The country colonized many islands in the Pacific during the 19th century."

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