Recolonization
(noun)
- The act of colonizing a territory again, typically after it has been previously colonized.
- The process of re-establishing control or settlement over a territory, usually after it has been previously colonized.
Origin:
From the prefix "re" meaning again and "colonization".
Examples:
- The country's history of colonization and recolonization has left a lasting impact on its culture.
- The island's recolonization by the Spanish led to the displacement of the indigenous population.
- The government's plan for recolonization of the region met with strong resistance from local residents.
- The colony's recolonization by the British led to the development of a new economy.
- The region's recolonization by the French led to the establishment of new settlements.