colonised

[US]/[ˈkɒlənaɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈkɒlənaɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Relating to or characteristic of colonization.
v.To establish a colony in (a place).; To bring under the control of a colony.
v. (past tense of colonize)To bring under the control of a colony.

Phrases & Collocations

colonised lands

previously colonised

colonised by them

colonised territories

being colonised

colonised people

once colonised

colonised history

they colonised

Example Sentences

the island was colonised by european powers in the 18th century.

many indigenous cultures were destroyed after the land was colonised.

the former colonised nations are now independent countries.

the colonised territories were exploited for their natural resources.

we studied the impact of colonisation on local communities.

the colonised people often faced discrimination and oppression.

the colonised regions experienced significant economic changes.

the legacy of colonisation continues to affect many societies.

the colonised populations sought independence through various movements.

the colonised lands were often divided and renamed.

the colonised workforce was subjected to harsh working conditions.

the colonised areas saw the introduction of new diseases.

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