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Colonize

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

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Annex 76% connected

To join or attach; usually to subjoin; to affix; to append; -- followed by to.

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Locate 76% connected

To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

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Settle 76% connected

A seat of any kind.

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Colonization 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Colonization 74% connected

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

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Colonizer 74% connected

One who promotes or establishes a colony; a colonist.

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Colonizer 74% connected

One who promotes or establishes a colony; a colonist.

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Colony 74% connected

A company of people transplanted from their mother country to a remote province or country, and remaining subject to the jurisdiction of the parent s…

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Colony 74% connected

A company of people transplanted from their mother country to a remote province or country, and remaining subject to the jurisdiction of the parent s…

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