Definitions

1. verb

to establish or re-establish a colony in a place

“The British attempted to recolonise Australia during the 19th century.”

2. verb

to colonize or settle in a place again

“The migrants recolonised the abandoned town and started a new life.”

3. noun

the act of re-establishing a colony in a place

“The recolonisation of the island was a significant achievement for the government.”