colony

colony

noun

Definition of COLONY

1

a settlement in a new country or region <the early history of New York City when it was a Dutch colony>

Synonyms plantation

Related Words camp, diaspora, exclave, habitation, outpost, post; dependency, mandate, possession, protectorate, territory

2

a group of people with a common interest living in one place <New Hampshire's MacDowell colony was founded as a summer residence for writers and composers>

Synonyms colony

Related Words circle, clique, coterie, set, society; band, company, troop; clan, family