Synonyms of colony

colony

noun

ˈkä-lə-nē 

1

as in plantation

a settlement in a new country or region

the early history of New York City when it was a Dutch colony

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plantation
• outpost
• territory
• camp
• protectorate
• habitation
• diaspora
• dependency
• possession
• post
• mandate
• exclave

2

as in community

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 & Similar Words

• community
• family
• society
• company
• circle
• band
• clique
• coterie
• set
• troop
• clan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of colony

This program teaches students the skills and knowledge needed to keep colonies healthy and productive year after year. — Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

In their tests, the prototype reduced spore colonies on a scrap of fabric by more than 75%. — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

One system adds two inputs together using 24 bacterial colonies. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

The Treaty of Paris was signed between the American colonies and Great Britain, ending the Revolutionary War and officially recognizing the United States as an independent nation. — USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026