한 지역의 원주민을 제압하고 정착하여 지배권을 확립하는 과정
the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
예문:
"The colonization of the continent led to the displacement of millions of indigenous people."
"Historians often analyze the economic motivations behind 19th-century colonization."
동식물이나 미생물이 새로운 지역에 들어가 번식하며 자리를 잡는 현상
the action by a plant, animal, or microbe of establishing itself in a new area or habitat
예문:
"The colonization of the new habitat by invasive species disrupted the local ecosystem."
"Medical researchers are investigating the colonization of the skin by beneficial microbes."
특정 영역이나 분야를 자신의 용도로 전용하거나 완전히 장악하는 행위
the action of appropriating a place, domain, or cultural space for one's own use or dominance
예문:
"The colonization of the internet by large tech conglomerates has raised concerns about privacy."
"We are witnessing the colonization of childhood by digital entertainment and screen time."
선거에서 승리하기 위해 유권자들을 특정 지역으로 일시적으로 이주시키는 행위
the practice of moving voters into a district temporarily to influence the outcome of an election
예문:
"The candidate was investigated for the colonization of the district with temporary residents."
"Strict residency requirements were implemented to stop the colonization of marginal seats."