Koloniseren
Example: Verschillende landen probeerden vroeger nieuwe gebieden te koloniseren.
Definition
"Koloniseren" means establishing control over foreign territories by settling and exploiting them, often involving migration and governance, as in the phrase 'Various countries once tried to koloniseren new areas.' It refers to the historical process of creating colonies.
Etymology
The word "koloniseren" comes from the Latin 'colonus,' meaning 'farmer' or 'settler.' It entered Dutch via French and Latin, reflecting the practice of settling people in new lands to cultivate and govern them. Did you know that 'colony' and 'colonize' share the same root?
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"Koloniseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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