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Definition of «colony»

A colony is a group or community of people living together in a new area, often separated from their original homeland. The term can also refer to a large grouping of animals or plants of the same species living together in a specific location. In biology, it refers to an organism that lives and reproduces on another organism (the host) for at least some stage of its life cycle.

Usage examples

  1. The British established a colony in India during the period of colonization.
  2. Australia was originally settled as a British penal colony in the late 18th century.
  3. Hong Kong was a former British colony before its transfer of sovereignty to China.
  4. Puerto Rico is still considered a territory of the United States and is often referred to as an unincorporated colony.

Phrases with «colony»

Sentences with «colony»

  • Four different types of colonies of robots were allowed to eat, reproduce, and expire. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Their concern will be the cats / kittens living in colonies in their neighborhood. (okcpetsmagazine.com)
  • Launched in summer of 2016, the clinic will enable us to address feral cat colonies in rural areas across the province, by spaying / neutering feral cats close to where they live. (spcans.ca)
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