Definition

A person or group that establishes control over a new area or country, often settling there and exploiting its resources.

Example

The coloniser imposed their culture and language on the indigenous people.

Conversation

I was reading about how some colonisers changed the cultures of the places they settled in.

That's interesting! It really shows the impact of colonization on history.

Yeah, it's fascinating and also a bit sad to think about.

Definitely, history has a lot of complex stories to tell.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coloniser → It is formed from "colonus" (from Latin, meaning farmer or settler) and "-iser" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to cause). The word "coloniser" refers to someone who makes a settlement or establishes a colony in a new territory.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'farmer' or 'settler' ('colonus') who 'makes' a new place their home ('-iser'). This helps you remember that a coloniser is someone who establishes a new settlement.

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