colony
Derived from Latin 'colonia', meaning 'settlement' or 'country farm'.
NOUN
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[/ˈkɒləni/en-GB]
[/ˈkɑːləni/en-US]
コロニー
literal
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植民地
literal
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居留地
formal
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海外領土
formal
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概念的な文
untranslatable
(The term 'colony' encapsulates historical and political nuances that don't translate directly to a single Japanese word.)
Antonyms
independence
A territory under the direct political control of a distant state, often established through settlement and typically associated with historical periods of imperial expansion. This usage often carries significant historical and political connotations. The term also refers more broadly to a group of people, animals, or plants of the same type living or growing together in a particular place. Additionally, it can denote a community of people who have settled in a new place but maintain strong ties to their original homeland or culture.
regular
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- During the 18th century, many European nations established colonies across the globe. — In the 18th century, European nations created controlled territories in distant lands.
- A large colony of bats lived in the cave. — Many bats lived together as a group in the cave.
- The city has a thriving artist colony, attracting creative individuals from around the world. — The city's lively community of artists draws creative people globally.