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colony

NounPlace

Definitions

1. colony
2. Coronie

Borrowed from English, this word refers to a colony, which can mean a settlement established in a new territory or a group of organisms living together. It is used in historical contexts to discuss colonization, as well as in biology to describe bacterial or insect colonies. In modern usage it can also appear in science fiction to describe space settlements.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So, which colony should we observe next?

Sentence 2

After dinner, my kid asked, "Can people actually live in a space colony?"

Sentence 3

"Is it possible to tour the colony ruins on this island?" I asked.

Sentence 4

He said that immigrant colony cultures are incredibly rich.

Sentence 5

I found an ant colony in the park nearby!