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Colonization

The act of colonizing, or the state of being colonized; the formation of a colony or colonies.

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Constitution 76% connected

The act or process of constituting; the action of enacting, establishing, or appointing; enactment; establishment; formation.

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Establishment 76% connected

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

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Formation 76% connected

The act of giving form or shape to anything; a forming; a shaping.

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Organization 76% connected

The act of organizing; the act of arranging in a systematic way for use or action; as, the organization of an army, or of a deliberative body.

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Population 76% connected

The act or process of populating; multiplication of inhabitants.

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Colonize 74% connected

To plant or establish a colony or colonies in; to people with colonists; to migrate to and settle in.

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Colonize 74% connected

To plant or establish a colony or colonies in; to people with colonists; to migrate to and settle in.

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Settlement 92% connected

The act of setting, or the state of being settled.

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