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Colonizer

One who promotes or establishes a colony; a colonist.

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Beginner 76% connected

One who begins or originates anything. Specifically: A young or inexperienced practitioner or student; a tyro.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Father 76% connected

One who has begotten a child, whether son or daughter; a generator; a male parent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Founder 76% connected

One who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author; one from whom anything originates; one who endows.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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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.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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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.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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