How Do You Spell RECOLONIZE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkˈɒlənˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Recolonize" is fairly straightforward. It combines the prefix "re-" meaning "again" with the word "colonize" meaning "to establish a colony." The correct pronunciation is [ri-kol-uh-nahyz], with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced like the word "ree," while the second syllable is pronounced like "coal." The final syllable is pronounced like "ize," as in the word "realize." Overall, the spelling and pronunciation of "Recolonize" are consistent with standard English conventions.

RECOLONIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Recolonize is a verb that refers to the establishment or reintroduction of colonial rule or control over a territory or a group of people. It involves the process of colonizing or occupying a region or landmass that had, at some point in the past, been subject to colonization or imperial rule by a foreign power.

   The term "recolonize" typically denotes the return of colonization after a period of decolonization or independence. This can occur when a colonized territory regains independence but subsequently experiences a new form of domination or control from an external power, either through direct colonization or through economic, political, or cultural influence.

   Recolonization can take various forms, including the establishment of colonial administrations, the imposition of economic exploitation or dependency, or the exertion of military or political control. It often involves the displacement or marginalization of indigenous populations, suppression of local autonomy, and the imposition of foreign political, economic, and cultural systems.

   The concept of recolonization is often used in critical discourse to address issues of power, exploitation, and resistance. It raises questions about sovereignty, self-determination, and the legacy of colonialism in shaping contemporary global and national dynamics. Understanding the term "recolonize" helps to navigate discussions about historical and ongoing processes of colonization and their impacts.

Common Misspellings for RECOLONIZE

• reconize
• recconize
• recornize
• recocnize
• recoknize
• recoganize
• reconnize
• recoignize
• reckonize
• recodnize
• recogonise
• recolonized
• recoginize
• recogonize
• recgonize
• recorgnize
• recollonise
• Precolonie
• Ecomonize

Etymology of RECOLONIZE

The word "recolonize" is derived from two separate roots: "re-" and "colonize".

The prefix "re-" is of Latin origin and means "again", "back", or "once more". It is often used to indicate repetition or a return to a previous state.

The word "colonize" comes from the Latin word "colonus", which means "farmer" or "settler". "Colonus" is derived from the verb "colere", meaning "to cultivate" or "to inhabit". Over time, "colere" developed into the Latin noun "colonia", which referred to a settlement established by Roman citizens in conquered territories. Later, the English word "colony" emerged from "colonia".

In this context, "recolonize" combines the meaning of "re-" as repetition or return, with "colonize" as the act of establishing settlements or expanding influence.

Similar spelling words for RECOLONIZE

• reclines,
• rhigolenes,
• Regulons,
• Racleness,
• regalness,
• recolonise,
• raglans,
• riglins,
• recleans.

Conjugate verb Recolonize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have recolonized

you would have recolonized

he/she/it would have recolonized

we would have recolonized

they would have recolonized

I would have recolonize

you would have recolonize

he/she/it would have recolonize

we would have recolonize

they would have recolonize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been recolonizing

you would have been recolonizing

he/she/it would have been recolonizing

we would have been recolonizing

they would have been recolonizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would recolonize

you would recolonize

he/she/it would recolonize

we would recolonize

they would recolonize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be recolonizing

you would be recolonizing

he/she/it would be recolonizing

we would be recolonizing

they would be recolonizing

FUTURE

I will recolonize

you will recolonize

he/she/it will recolonize

we will recolonize

they will recolonize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be recolonizing

you will be recolonizing

he/she/it will be recolonizing

we will be recolonizing

they will be recolonizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have recolonized

you will have recolonized

he/she/it will have recolonized

we will have recolonized

they will have recolonized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been recolonizing

you will have been recolonizing

he/she/it will have been recolonizing

we will have been recolonizing

they will have been recolonizing

IMPERATIVE

you recolonize

we let´s recolonize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to recolonize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was recolonizing

you were recolonizing

he/she/it was recolonizing

we were recolonizing

they were recolonizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

recolonized

PAST PERFECT

I had recolonized

you had recolonized

he/she/it had recolonized

we had recolonized

they had recolonized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been recolonizing

you had been recolonizing

he/she/it had been recolonizing

we had been recolonizing

they had been recolonizing

PRESENT

I recolonize

you recolonize

he/she/it recolonizes

we recolonize

they recolonize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am recolonizing

you are recolonizing

he/she/it is recolonizing

we are recolonizing

they are recolonizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

recolonizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have recolonized

you have recolonized

he/she/it has recolonized

we have recolonized

they have recolonized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been recolonizing

you have been recolonizing

he/she/it has been recolonizing

we have been recolonizing

they have been recolonizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it recolonize

SIMPLE PAST

I recolonized

you recolonized

he/she/it recolonized

we recolonized

they recolonized