colony

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒl.əni/
/ˈkɑləniː/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A governmental unit created on land of another country owned by colonists from a country.

2 Definition

A settlement of emigrants who move to a new place, but remain culturally tied to their place of origin

3 Definition

Region or governmental unit created by another country and generally ruled by another country.

Example Sentences
  • Bermuda is a crown colony of Great Britain.
4 Definition

An apartment complex or neighborhood.

Example Sentences
  • Our colony is quite small, but each apartment is large.
5 Definition

A group of people with the same interests or ethnic origin concentrated in a particular geographic area

Example Sentences
  • The Amana Colonies in Iowa were settled by people from Germany.
6 Definition

A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.

Example Sentences
  • a colony of specialized polyps and medusoids
7 Definition

A local group of Beaver Scouts.