CEFR B2

colony

noun

Meaning

A group of people who settle in a new place but keep ties to their homeland, or the territory they settle in.

Examples

The British established a colony in North America in the 17th century.
Many immigrants dreamed of a better life in a new colony.

Synonyms: settlement, outpost, dominion, territory

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colony (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒləni/

Definition

A group of people who settle in a new place but keep ties to their homeland, or the territory they settle in.

Examples

The British established a colony in North America in the 17th century.
Many immigrants dreamed of a better life in a new colony.
The small colony struggled to survive in the harsh climate.

How to Use colony

colony of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the type of group or inhabitants of a colony. — "A colony of seals was resting on the rocks."
settle in a colony (collocation): To move to and establish a permanent residence in a new territory. — "Thousands of people decided to settle in the new colony."

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