colonization
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/ˌkɑːlənəˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
When a group of people take over a new place, make it their own, and move there to live.
The colonization of new lands often led to conflicts with the native people.
新しい土地の植民地化はしばしば先住民との衝突につながりました。
When plants or animals spread out and start living in a new area.
The colonization of the island by birds has led to a rich biodiversity.
鳥類による島の植民地化は豊かな生物多様性につながりました。