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Definition of uncolonized

uncolonized

/ʌnˈkɑːləˌnaɪzd/
(UK: uncolonised)
un · col · o · nized
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• adjective

1

Not having been settled, occupied, or subjected to political control as a colony by a foreign power.

Example

"Ethiopia and Liberia were the only two nations on the African continent to remain largely uncolonized during the nineteenth century."

2

Not yet inhabited or established in by a species, plant population, or microbial community (in ecology and microbiology).

Example

"Newly formed volcanic islands provide an ideal environment for studying how pioneer plant species spread across uncolonized terrain."

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• Nearby Words

uncollectable
uncollected
uncollectible
uncolonized
uncolored
uncombed
uncombined

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncolonized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncolonized
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