The colony
Example: The colony grew quickly because many settlers arrived.
Definition
"The colony" refers to a territory or community established and governed by settlers from another country, often characterized by political and economic control exerted by the parent country. It typically involves settlement, resource exploitation, and cultural influence in a new land.
Etymology
The phrase "the colony" originates from the Latin word 'colonia,' meaning a settlement or farm. It was adopted into English in the late Middle Ages to describe overseas territories settled and controlled by a sovereign state. Did you know that many colonies began as small agricultural settlements before expanding into larger political entities?
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"The colony" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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