colonization

• Акт или процесс установления контроля над территорией и её народом, обычно путём поселения среди них и эксплуатации ресурсов.

The act or process of establishing control over a territory and its people, typically by settling among them and exploiting resources.

uncountable

1. Establishment of coloniesB2formal

   The process of sending settlers to a place and establishing political control over it.

   Колонизация

   • The colonization of the Americas began in the 15th century.
   • European powers engaged in widespread colonization across Africa.
   • The effects of colonization are still felt in many parts of the world.

   Synonymscolonialismcolonisationplantingsettlement

2. Settlement and developmentB2formal

   The act of settling a new area and developing it for habitation or resource extraction.

   Колонизация

   • The colonization of Mars is a long-term goal for space agencies.
   • Early colonization efforts focused on coastal regions.
   • The colonization of new territories often involved conflict with indigenous peoples.

   Synonymspioneeringsettlement