Colonization and Colonisation

Colonization

Colonization noun - The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies.
Usage example: the British colonization of America
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Colonisation is a synonym for colonization. In some cases you can use "Colonisation" instead a noun "Colonization". popular alternative

Colonisation

Colonisation noun - The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies.
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Colonization is a synonym for colonisation. You can use "Colonization" instead a noun "Colonisation". popular alternative

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