Antonyms for
colony
A group of people who settle an area and maintain ties to their country of origin.
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No Antonyms Found for Colony

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All Definitions for Colony

Below are all the dictionary definitions of colony:

1A group of people who settle an area and maintain ties to their country of origin.
2A geographical area under the remote control of a country
3Especially to extract resources or exploit labor from that area.
4A group of people with similar interests, occupations, or characteristics, living in a particular area
5The area such people occupy.
6A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
7An apartment complex or neighborhood.
8A local group of Beaver Scouts.
9A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.
10To colonize.
11A place in the United States:
12A town in Cullman County, Arkansas.
13A township in Adams County, Iowa.
14A township in Delaware County, Iowa.
15A minor city in Anderson County, Kansas.
16A former township in Greeley County, Kansas.
17A neighbourhood in south-west Lexington, Kentucky.
18An unincorporated community and inactive township in Knox County, Missouri.
19A town in Washita County, Oklahoma.

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What are antonyms for colony?

Common antonyms for colony. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does colony have?

We have identified 0 antonyms for colony in our database. The English language often has multiple words with contrasting meanings.

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About antonyms for colony

Finding the right antonym for colony helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A group of people who settle an area and maintain ties to their country of origin.", colony has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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