colonizer
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/ˈkɑː.ləˌnaɪ.zər/
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/ˈkɒl.əˌnaɪ.zə/
(colonize)
establish a colony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colonizer' originates from the Latin word 'colonia,' where 'colere' meant 'to cultivate or inhabit.'
Historical Evolution
'colonia' transformed into the Old French word 'coloniser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'colonizer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cultivate or inhabit a new land,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or entity that establishes a colony.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that establishes a colony in a new territory.
The colonizers arrived on the island in the 18th century.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 10:34