colonialization

co·lo·ni·al·i·za·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-loh-nee-uh-luh-zey-shuh n]
- /kəˌloʊ ni ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən/
- /kˌɒləʊnˌɪəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-loh-nee-uh-luh-zey-shuh n]
- /kəˌloʊ ni ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of colonialization word

noun colonialization the act of bringing into subjection or subjugation by colonializing. 1
noun colonialization the state or fact of being colonialized. 1
noun colonialization Bringing into subjection or subjugation, and implies the subjugation or pacification of a people, and taking of a pre-populated land. 1

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Origin of colonialization

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; colonial + -ization

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Parts of speech for Colonialization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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colonialization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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