B2nounhistorypolitics
US/ˈkɑː.lə.ni/
UK/ˈkɒl.ə.ni/
a country or area controlled by another country, or a group of animals living together
In context
Vietnam was a French colony until the middle of the twentieth century.
A single ant colony can contain millions of insects.
The island became a colony of Britain in the 1600s.
Words that go with colony
adjective + noun
- a former colonyIndia is a former colony of Britain.
- a British colonyHong Kong was once a British colony.
noun + noun
- ant colonyAn ant colony works like a small city.
- bee colonyA bee colony can die out if it loses its queen.
noun + preposition
- colony ofA colony of penguins lives on the rocks.
verb + noun
- establish a colonyTraders tried to establish a colony on the coast.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Vietnam was colony of France.Correct: Vietnam was a colony of France.