Colonisation (Noun)
Meaning
The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies; "the British colonization of America".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The colonisation of Australia by the British in the late 18th century had a profound impact on the indigenous population.
- The European colonisation of the Americas led to the displacement and marginalisation of native peoples.
- The colonisation of Africa by European powers was often justified as a 'civilising mission'.
- The Roman colonisation of Britain in the 1st century AD brought significant cultural and economic changes to the region.
- The colonisation of the Pacific Islands by European powers was often marked by violence, exploitation, and the introduction of new diseases.