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noun country ruled by another country ADJ. overseas Britain's overseas colonies | self-governing | penal, plantation VERB + COLONY establish Settlers established a new colony in the early 18th century. PREP. in a/the ~ group of animals/plants ADJ. huge, large, thriving | small | breeding | ant, bird, seal, etc. | coral VERB + COLONY form Some of the insects will leave to form a new colony. PREP. in a/the ~ The birds nest in huge colonies. | ~ of a colony of ants
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