colonised
Translation
colonized
Examples
Many colonised nations fought for their independence.
Many colonized nations fought for their independence.
The island was a colonised territory for centuries.
The island was a colonized territory for centuries.
Grammar Patterns
a colonized ((noun)). It was a colonized country for many years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: occupied, subjugated; Antonyms: independent, sovereign
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to colonize'. The '-ed' suffix indicates a completed action or a resulting state.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' at the end shows that a place *has been* colonized. It describes the state of the place.