Colonize (verb)

1. To settle or establish control over a new territory.
2. To populate a new territory with settlers.
3. To take control of a new territory by a foreign power.

Origin:

The word colonize comes from the latin word colonus meaning farmer or colonist. it was first used in the english language in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. The European countries colonized many parts of the world.
2. The colony was established to colonize the new land.
3. The colonization process led to the displacement of native people.
4. Colonizing the new land brought new technologies and cultural changes.
5. The colony was established to exploit the natural resources of the new land.