col·o·nize also Brit col·o·nise 
/ˈkɑ:ləˌnaɪz/ verb
col·o·niz·es; col·o·nized; col·o·niz·ing /ˈkɑ:ləˌnaɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to create a colony in or on (a place) : to take control of (an area) and send people to live there
▪ England colonized Australia. ▪ The area was colonized in the 18th century. 2 : to move into and live in (a place) as a new type of plant or animal
▪ Weeds quickly colonized the field. ▪ The island had been colonized by plants and animals.
▪ England colonized Australia. ▪ The area was colonized in the 18th century.
▪ Weeds quickly colonized the field. ▪ The island had been colonized by plants and animals.
— col·o·ni·za·tion also Brit col·o·ni·sa·tion /ˌkɑ:lənəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌkɒləˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ European colonization of Asia
/ˌkɑ:lənəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌkɒləˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ European colonization of Asia
— col·o·niz·er also Brit col·o·nis·er noun, plural col·o·niz·ers [count]
▪ Certain plants are prolific colonizers. ▪ the influence of Dutch and French colonizers
▪ Certain plants are prolific colonizers. ▪ the influence of Dutch and French colonizers
