Colonize Definition & Meaning
colonize
- verb
- settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world; "Europeans colonized Africa in the 17th century"
- settle as colonists or establish a colony (in); "The British colonized the East Coast"
"Colonize" in song lyrics
See how colonize is used in real songs:
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"Cheek to cheek when they colonize"
Aesop Rock f/ John Danielle — Coffee
Words that rhyme with colonize
Usage tips for "colonize"
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