Colonized (Adjective)
Meaning
Inhabited by colonists.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The island was colonized by European settlers in the early 19th century and has retained much of its colonial heritage.
- Many parts of South America were colonized by the Spanish and Portuguese, resulting in a unique cultural blend.
- The colonized territories in North America were often at odds with the British government, leading to the American Revolution.
- Australia was colonized by the British in the late 18th century, initially as a penal colony.
- The Caribbean islands were colonized by various European powers, including the French, Spanish, and British.