colonize
The word “colonize” has 3 syllables: col-o-nize
It's pronounced as /ˈkɑː.lə.naɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for colonize?
In the thesaurus, “colonize” has 10 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for colonize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for colonize
Antonyms for colonize
- depopulate
- stay
- unpeople
Meanings of colonize
- verb
- To settle (a place) with colonists, and hence make (a place) into a colony.
- To settle (a group of people, a species, or the like) in a place as a colony.
- To settle among and establish control over (the indigenous people of an area).
- To begin a colony or colonies.
- (by extension) To intrude into and take over (the autonomy, experience, social movement, etc, of a less powerful person or group); to commandeer or appropriate.
Example Sentences
- European powers began to colonize parts of Africa in the 19th century.
- Scientists plan to colonize Mars in the next few decades.
- The empire sought to colonize new territories to expand its influence.
- Settlers were encouraged to colonize the frontier regions.
- Some companies aim to colonize emerging markets around the world.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to colonize, such as: conquer, depopulate, found, immigrate, inhabit, migrate, people.
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