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COLONISED

(adj.sat, verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Colonised.

Colonised - as an adjective satellite

Inhabited by colonists

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colonized21settled8

Colonised - as a verb

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

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

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

To begin a colony or colonies.

(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.

Example Sentences

"The colonised territories rose up against their imperial rulers."
"The colonised peoples fought for their independence."
"The colonised region experienced cultural assimilation."
"The colonised nations struggled to recover from the effects of colonization."
"The colonised territories were exploited for their resources."
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Word Game Points

Is COLONISED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, colonised is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COLONISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is COLONISED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, colonised is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COLONISED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is COLONISED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, colonised is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COLONISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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