Definition

A person who goes to live in a new area or country, often to establish control over it and its people.

Example

The colonizer brought new customs and ideas to the land they settled in.

Conversation

I just read a fascinating book about a colonizer in the 18th century.

That sounds interesting! What was it about?

It explored the challenges they faced while establishing new settlements.

I can only imagine how tough that must have been for a colonizer back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colonizer → It is formed from "colon" (from Latin "colonia", meaning a settlement or farm) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person who performs a specific action). The word "colonizer" refers to a person who establishes a settlement in a new territory.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'settlement' ('colon') and someone who 'creates' that settlement ('-izer'). A colonizer is someone who establishes a new place to live.

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