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.
新土地的殖民化經常導致與原住民的衝突。
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.
鳥類對島嶼的殖民化導致了豐富的生物多樣性。