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