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Definition colony in American English

colony noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɑləni/
1

a country that is controlled by another country

Example

a former British colony

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1.1

one of the parts of North America that was ruled by Britain before becoming the U.S.

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a colony of artists, writers, and craftsmen

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2.1

a group of animals or birds of the same type that live in the same area

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3

a planned area within a city for people to live and work in

Example

The serviced apartments are located in New Friends Colony, in South Delhi.

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Definition colony in American English