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(Col-o-nies) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. groups of people living in a new land under the control of their home country.

Example Sentence

The United States started out as thirteen colonies.

More Example Sentences

The colonies grew crops and raised animals.

Synonyms

settlements; communities; outposts

Antonyms

single entity

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