Meaning of the word colonize in English

What does colonize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

colonize

US /ˈkɑː.lə.naɪz/
UK /ˈkɑː.lə.naɪz/

Verb

1.

to send people to live in and govern another country:

Example:
Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century.
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