colonisable

/kəʊlənaɪzəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being colonized or brought under the control of a colonial power

“The region is not colonisable due to its harsh climate and lack of resources.”

2. noun

a territory or area that is capable of being colonized

“The team of geologists searched for a colonisable region to establish a new settlement.”

Synonyms

  • colonizable
  • colonizable territory
  • settler's land

Antonyms

  • independent territory
  • sovereign nation