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Kolonisation
German → American English
American English
colonization
die systematische Besiedlung und politische Kontrolle eines Gebiets durch ein anderes Land oder eine andere Macht
Die Kolonisation führte zu tiefgreifenden sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Veränderungen.Use Kolonisation for the historical process of establishing control over a territory; in modern academic writing, Kolonisierung can also appear, but Kolonisation is the standard noun in German.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Kolonisation mean in English?
Kolonisation means colonization, the act or process of taking control of an area and settling it.
Is Kolonisation the same as Kolonisierung?
They are very close in meaning. Kolonisation is the standard noun for colonization; Kolonisierung is also used, often in similar historical or biological contexts depending on the topic.
How do you use Kolonisation in a sentence?
For example: Die Kolonisation Amerikas hatte weitreichende Folgen. = The colonization of the Americas had far-reaching consequences.