colony

simple noun22 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

A country that was previously a colony but is now independent.

A colony belonging to or established by Britain.

A colony belonging to or established by France.

A colony belonging to or established by America.

Refers to a colony located across the sea.

A colony that governs itself.

A colony that has gained independence.

A settlement used to exile prisoners and separate them from the general population.

A colony created to cultivate cash crops like sugar, tobacco, or cotton.

A big group of animals or plants.

A group of animals or plants that is not large in size.

A very large group of animals or plants.

A community of ants living and working together.

A large group of birds, especially of one species, nesting together.

A place where birds or other animals build nests and live together.

A place where animals gather to mate and raise their young.

A large group of seals gathered together, especially for breeding.

A successful and growing group of animals or plants.

Used to specify the type of animal or plant in the colony.

Indicates location within a colony.

To found or create a new colony.

To come together to create a group or community.