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    colonization

    US /ˌkɑlənɪˈzeʃən/

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    UK /ˌkɒlənaɪ'zeɪʃn/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounAct of taking control over a place
    Some people think colonization is the way to help poor countries
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe establishment of a population of organisms in a new area.
    The colonization of the gut by beneficial bacteria is essential for a healthy digestive system.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe hypothetical establishment of human settlements on other planets or celestial bodies.
    Space colonization is a long-term goal for many space exploration advocates.

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    Industrialization and imperialism | World History | Khan Academy

    10:24Industrialization and imperialism | World History | Khan Academy
    • This desire for more raw materials and cheaper raw materials, and this desire to sell your goods, the outputs of industrialization, this, to a significant degree, drove this imperialism, this colonization, and in general, a motivation for freer trade in general.

      This desire for more raw materials and cheaper raw materials, and this desire to sell your goods, the outputs of industrialization, this, to a significant degree, drove this imperialism, this colonization, and in general, a motivation for freer trade in general.

    • They provided the motivation for colonization, for imperialism, and freer trade in general.

      They provided the motivation for colonization, for imperialism, and freer trade in general.

    B1

    Why Taiwan Makes All The Chips That Beep Boop

    17:32Why Taiwan Makes All The Chips That Beep Boop
    • From the Dutch colonization of the islands to the Japanese occupation, Taiwan's main export had been sugar.

      From the Dutch colonization of the islands to the Japanese occupation, Taiwan's main export had been sugar.

    • From the Dutch colonization of the islands to the Japanese occupation, Taiwan's main export had been sugar.

      From the Dutch colonization of the islands to the Japanese occupation, Taiwan's main export had been sugar.

    B1

    10 Shocking Realities About Life In Taiwan Today | Travel Documentary

    24:1210 Shocking Realities About Life In Taiwan Today | Travel Documentary
    • These communities managed to preserve their cultures despite centuries of colonization by various powers, including the Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese governments.

      These communities managed to preserve their cultures despite centuries of colonization by various powers, including the Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese governments.

    • These communities managed to preserve their cultures despite centuries of colonization by various powers, including the Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, and

      These communities managed to preserve their cultures despite centuries of colonization by various powers, including the Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, and

    B1

    Reasons to Leave Christianity* RIGHT NOW

    18:26Reasons to Leave Christianity* RIGHT NOW
    • Christians have existed in Africa almost since the beginning of Christianity, but remained a small minority in most regions until European colonization.

      Christians have existed in Africa almost since the beginning of Christianity, but remained a small minority in most regions until European colonization.

    • but remained a small minority in most regions until European colonization.

      but remained a small minority in most regions until European colonization.

    B1

    The Natives and the English - Crash Course US History #3

    11:27The Natives and the English - Crash Course US History #3
    • The Indians correctly saw European colonization as a threat to their way of life, and that included the animals who trampled Indians' land and whose grazing patterns required the English to take more and more territory.

      The Indians correctly saw European colonization as a threat to their way of life, and that included the animals who trampled Indians' land and whose grazing patterns required the English to take more and more territory.

    • The Indians correctly saw European colonization as a threat to their way of life,

      The Indians correctly saw European colonization as a threat to their way of life,

    B1

    Hot Tainan EP1. Tainan Park

    05:17Hot Tainan EP1. Tainan Park
    • It actually was opened during the Japanese colonization exactly 100 years ago, so this year is the 100th birthday of this park.

      It actually was opened during the Japanese colonization exactly 100 years ago, so this year is the 100th birthday of this park.

    • during Japanese colonization exactly 100 years ago.

      during Japanese colonization exactly 100 years ago.

    A2

    What is Human Geography? Crash Course Geography #28

    10:11What is Human Geography? Crash Course Geography #28
    • efforts to learn about the places we call home and their histories is part of the cultural and political work we can do to recognize who has been harmed by colonization and conquest.

      efforts to learn about the places we call home and their histories is part of the cultural and political work we can do to recognize who has been harmed by colonization and conquest.

    • efforts to learn about the places we call home and their histories is part of the cultural and political work we can do to recognize who has been harmed by colonization and conquest.

      efforts to learn about the places we call home and their histories is part of the cultural and political work we can do to recognize who has been harmed by colonization and conquest.

    B1

    The Story of Elon Musk || Learn English Through Story || Graded Reader || English Listening Practice

    12:48The Story of Elon Musk || Learn English Through Story || Graded Reader || English Listening Practice
    • If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough." By 2023, SpaceX successfully launched Starship on a historic test flight, bringing the dream of Mars colonization closer than ever.

      If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough." By 2023, SpaceX successfully launched Starship on a historic test flight, bringing the dream of Mars colonization closer than ever.

    • By 2023, SpaceX successfully launched Starship on a historic test flight, bringing the dream of Mars colonization closer than ever.

      By 2023, SpaceX successfully launched Starship on a historic test flight, bringing the dream of Mars colonization closer than ever.

    B1

    Top 10 Hidden Gem Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix

    09:35Top 10 Hidden Gem Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix
    • "Oxygen" cleverly explores concepts like space colonization and the ethics of artificial life without getting preachy about it.

      "Oxygen" cleverly explores concepts like space colonization and the ethics of artificial life without getting preachy about it.

    • Oxygen cleverly explores concepts like space colonization and the ethics of artificial life without getting preachy about it.

      Oxygen cleverly explores concepts like space colonization and the ethics of artificial life without getting preachy about it.

    B2

    Alien: Covenant Trailer #2 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers

    02:26Alien: Covenant Trailer #2 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers
    • It's the first-ever large-scale colonization mission.

      It's the first-ever large-scale colonization mission.

    • Its the first ever large scale colonization mission

      Its the first ever large scale colonization mission

    B1