colony
colony Lexical Profile
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• noun
A country, territory, or area under the full or partial political control of another distant country and typically occupied by settlers from that state.
"The island remained a British colony until it gained full independence in the mid-twentieth century."
In biology, a population of animals, insects, or plants of the same species living closely together, or a visible cluster of microorganisms growing on a culture medium.
"Marine biologists observed a large colony of penguins nesting along the rocky shoreline."
A group of people of one nationality, occupation, or shared interest living together in a close-knit community or particular district.
"During the summer months, the coastal town transforms into a vibrant artists' colony."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin 'colonia' (meaning a settled land, farm, or landed estate), derived from 'colonus' (farmer, cultivator, or settler), which comes from the verb 'colere' (to cultivate, till, or inhabit).