Colony in Tagalog

“Colony” in Tagalog is “Kolonya” – referring to a territory under the control of another country, or a group of organisms living together. This word carries historical significance for the Philippines and is used in various contexts. Explore its complete meanings and applications below.

[Words] = Colony

[Definition]:

• Colony /ˈkɑːləni/
• Noun 1: A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country.
• Noun 2: A group of people of one nationality or ethnic group living in a foreign city or country.
• Noun 3: A community of animals or plants of one kind living close together.
• Noun 4: A place where a group of people with the same interest or occupation are concentrated.

[Synonyms] = Kolonya, Sakop, Pook-tirahan, Pamayanan, Komunidad

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The Philippines was a Spanish colony for more than three centuries.
• Ex1_PH: Ang Pilipinas ay naging kolonya ng Espanya sa loob ng mahigit tatlong siglo.
• Ex2_EN: Scientists discovered a large colony of bats living in the cave.
• Ex2_PH: Natuklasan ng mga siyentipiko ang isang malaking kolonya ng mga paniki na naninirahan sa kweba.
• Ex3_EN: There is a thriving Filipino colony in California.
• Ex3_PH: Mayroong umuunlad na kolonya ng mga Pilipino sa California.
• Ex4_EN: The ant colony worked together to build their underground nest.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kolonya ng mga langgam ay nagtulungan upang itayo ang kanilang pugad sa ilalim ng lupa.
• Ex5_EN: Britain established several colonies around the world during the imperial era.
• Ex5_PH: Nagtayo ang Britain ng ilang kolonya sa buong mundo noong panahon ng imperyo.