Definitions

1. verb

to establish a colony or colonies in (a place); to subject (a country) to colonial rule

“The country was colonized by European powers in the 19th century.”

2. noun

the act or process of establishing a colony or colonies

“The colonialization of the continent had a profound impact on the indigenous population.”

3. verb (transitive)

to impose one’s own culture, language, or customs on (another country or people)

“The colonizer sought to colonialize the native culture with their own values and traditions.”