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Definition colonize in American English

colonize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈkɑləˌnaɪz/
1

to take control of another country by going to live there or by sending people to live there

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
2

to be the person or thing with the greatest influence in a particular subject or activity

Example

American music has colonized much of the world.

Synonyms and related words
matter figure emphasize
Definition colonize in American English