colonization — the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 식민지화, 정착
Korean pronunciation: 컬러나이**제이**션
Example Sentences
- My cat's colonization of my favorite chair happened so gradually that I didn't notice until I was permanently banned from it.
- The colonization of Mars remains a hot topic in space exploration discussions.
- Social media's colonization of our daily lives happened faster than anyone predicted.
colonization
NOUN//ˌkɑːlənaɪˈzeɪʃən//
the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
European ships arrive on distant shores, beginning the colonization of new lands.
Through organization comes civilization, through colonization comes transformation
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Origin
라틴어 'colonia'(정착지)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 농부를 뜻하는 'colonus'에서 나왔습니다. 마치 농부가 새로운 땅을 개척하여 정착하는 것처럼, 식민지화도 새로운 영토에 정착하는 과정을 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat's colonization of my favorite chair happened so gradually that I didn't notice until I was permanently banned from it.”
“The colonization of Mars remains a hot topic in space exploration discussions.”
“Social media's colonization of our daily lives happened faster than anyone predicted.”
“The professor explained how the colonization of bacteria in the petri dish created distinct patterns.”
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