Colonies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Colonies
Colonies (noun)
- an area over which a foreign nation or state extends or maintains control; also, a group of people who establish residence in that area and who retain ties with the parent state
- a group of people who settle together in a new place; also, the land or buildings used by such a group
- a distinguishable localized population of a species or type of organism
- a British colony over which the Crown retains some control
- a colony that is established by migrants from a colonizing nation or state and that functions to extend and maintain the colonizing power's control over the area, a colony resulting from settler colonialism
- a colony that is a subdivision of a larger colony
Colonies (geographical name)
- group of seven villages along the Iowa River in southeast central Iowa founded by a religious communal society that migrated to the state in 1855
Colonies (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a settlement in a new country or region
"the early history of New York City when it was a Dutch colony"
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a group of people with a common interest living in one place
"New Hampshire's MacDowell colony was founded as a summer residence for writers and composers"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Colonies
The most common words with a similar meaning to Colonies:
Word Forms of Colonies
Inflections: settler colonies, subcolonies, sub-colonies
Origin & Etymology of Colonies
Middle English colonie, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin colonia, from colonus farmer, colonist, from colere to cultivate wheel
First known use: circa 1550
Frequently Asked Questions about Colonies
What does "Colonies" mean?
"Colonies" means an area over which a foreign nation or state extends or maintains control; also, a group of people who establish residence in that area and who retain ties with the parent state. As a noun, it is defined as: an area over which a foreign nation or state extends or maintains control; also, a group of people who establish residence in that area and who retain ties with the parent state. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Colonies"?
Other words for "Colonies" include plantations and communities. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Colonies" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Colonies"?
There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Colonies". Common alternatives include plantations and communities.
How do you use "Colonies" in a sentence?
Examples of "Colonies" in a sentence: "the early history of New York City when it was a Dutch colony"; "New Hampshire's MacDowell colony was founded as a summer residence for writers and composers".
Is "Colonies" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Colonies" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Colonies"?
"Colonies" is pronounced /ˈkä-lə-nē/ as a noun, /ə-ˈma-nə/ as a geographical name and /ˌsəb-ˈkä-lə-nē/ as a noun and divided into syllables as col·o·ny.
What is the origin of the word "Colonies"?
"Colonies" comes from Middle English colonie, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin colonia, from colonus farmer, colonist, from colere to cultivate wheel. First known use: circa 1550.
What is another word for "Colonies" meaning "a settlement in a new country or region"?
When "Colonies" (noun) means a settlement in a new country or region, synonyms include plantations.