Pronunciation: [kˈɒlənˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
"Colonised" is spelled c-o-l-o-n-i-s-e-d. The word has four syllables, with the primary stress falling on the second syllable (co-LO-nized). The "o" in the first syllable is pronounced like the "o" in "hot," while the "i" in the third syllable is pronounced like the "i" in "pin." The suffix "-ise" in "colonised" is a common way of forming verbs in British English, meaning "to establish political control over a place or people."
The term "colonised" refers to the process by which a country, region, or territory is taken over and controlled by a foreign power, thereby establishing a colony. It is a verb derived from the noun "colony," which refers to a group of people who settle in a new area and establish political, economic, and cultural dominance over the native population.
When a particular nation colonises another, it typically involves the establishment of settlements or outposts by colonisers who often come from a more powerful and advanced society. The colonisers aim to exploit the resources, labor, and land of the colonised region for economic gain and to spread their cultural, political, or religious influence. This may involve imposing their language, legal systems, customs, and institutions upon the native population.
The process of colonisation often results in significant transformations of the colonised society, such as changes in cultural practices, social structures, and economic systems. It can lead to the marginalisation, displacement, and subjugation of the indigenous people as their land, resources, and autonomy are often usurped by the colonisers.
Historically, colonisation has been associated with imperialism, conquest, and exploitation, often leaving long-lasting impacts on the colonised nation and its people. While the practice has diminished significantly with the decline of formal empires, its historical legacies continue to shape the present political, social, and economic dynamics in many parts of the world.
The word "colonised" derives from the verb "colonize". "Colonize" traces back to the Latin word "colonus", meaning "settler" or "farmer". From "colonus", it ultimately developed into the Latin verb "colōnizāre", meaning "to cultivate" or "to till". In the late 16th century, English adopted the word "colonize" from the Middle French term "coloniser", which carries a similar meaning. The term refers to the establishment, expansion, and control of colonies by a dominant power on foreign territories.
