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colonized

/ˈkɑləˌnaɪzd/ /ˈkɑlənˌaɪzd/

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verb

Colonizar, poblar

To settle (a place) with colonists, and hence make (a place) into a colony.

Examples :

"The Europeans colonized many parts of Africa during the 19th century. "

Los europeos colonizaron muchas partes de África durante el siglo XIX.

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Colonizar, establecerse

To settle (a group of people, a species, or the like) in a place as a colony.

Examples :

"The early settlers colonized the land near the river. "

Los primeros colonos colonizaron la tierra cerca del río.

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Colonizar, establecer control

To settle among and establish control over (the indigenous people of an area).

Examples :

"The Europeans colonized North America, displacing many Native American tribes. "

Los europeos colonizaron América del Norte, desplazando a muchas tribus nativas americanas.

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Colonizar, establecer una colonia

To begin a colony or colonies.

Examples :

"The early settlers colonized the area near the river, building homes and farms. "

Los primeros colonos colonizaron la zona cerca del río, construyendo casas y granjas.

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verb

Apropiarse, invadir

(by extension) To intrude into and take over (the autonomy, experience, social movement, etc, of a less powerful person or group); to commandeer or appropriate.

Examples :

"The university club was accused of having colonized the students' protest by turning it into a publicity event for themselves. "

El club universitario fue acusado de haberse apropiado de la protesta de los estudiantes al convertirla en un evento publicitario para sí mismo.

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