colony
/ˈkɒl.əni/ · col·o·ny
noun
- A governmental unit created on land of another country owned by colonists from a country. The United States acquired several colonies from France in the 18th century.
- A settlement of emigrants who move to a new place, but remain culturally tied to their place of origin. Many Greeks maintain strong cultural ties to their colony in Australia.
- Region or governmental unit created by another country and generally ruled by another country. Bermuda is a crown colony of Great Britain.
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Did you know? The word 'colony' is often associated with the concept of colonialism, a historical period where powerful nations established settlements in other lands, often with exploitative intentions.